Assistant Restaurant Manager

The role

You will lead the store as Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager), working with the Head Coach. You will mentor and coach the team, keep food safety and guest experience high, and manage costs and schedules.

What you will do

• Partner with the Head Coach on hiring, onboarding, and training
• Mentor team members to become future leaders
• Provide hands-on coaching and step in during peak times or staffing gaps
• Inspect food quality, check temperatures, and ensure compliance
• Resolve facility, supply, and quality issues with the Head Coach
• Uphold SWEET standards and act on guest experience metrics
• Manage controllable costs and execute schedules
• Use the Ops Dashboard to drive sales and short- and long-term strategy
• Troubleshoot systems and prioritize tasks for smooth daily operations
• Perform duties from the Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead and Team Member roles

Required qualifications

• 2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role
• Experience managing and developing 6+ team members per shift
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification
• Meet all physical requirements for the career path roles
• 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 who fosters positive team culture
• Highly organized, reliable multitasker with scheduling and coaching experience

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus 15% bonus potential
• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• 401(k) program
• Paid family leave
• Complimentary greens
• Free sweetgreen swag
• Opportunity to grow people and connect them to real food
• Collaborative team that lives the core values
• Clear career path with development opportunities

Before you apply

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Sweetgreen participates in the federal E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification is required

About the company

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