Assistant Coach

The role

You will support your store as a leader, strategist, and mentor. You will inspire your team, drive operational excellence, and deliver guest experiences using data-driven insights.

What you will do

• Partner with the Head Coach on hiring, onboarding, and training
• Anticipate operational needs and adjust deployment
• Provide hands-on coaching and step in during peak times
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance standards
• Ensure a clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned guest journey
• Manage controllable costs and execute schedules
• Drive sales and implement strategies using the Ops Dashboard
• Support daily operations and troubleshoot system issues
• Perform all essential functions of the Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member roles

Required qualifications

• Meet all physical requirements for all roles within the career path
• 2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role
• Experience managing and developing 6+ team members per shift
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification
• Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

• Experience in fast casual restaurant chains
• Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products
• Familiarity with tech tools and systems used in operations and scheduling
• Proven leadership experience with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator
• Highly organized, reliable multitasker

Benefits

• Medical, dental + vision insurance plans
• Paid Vacation + Wellness time
• 401(k) program
• Paid family leave
• Complimentary greens
• Free sweetgreen swag
• Clear career path with opportunities for development

Before you apply

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About the company

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities.