Restaurant General Manager

The role

You will lead a sweetgreen restaurant as Head Coach (General Manager). You lead the team, run daily operations, and deliver guest experiences.

What you will do

• Lead the full employee lifecycle and build an inclusive culture
• Coach talent and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness and equipment maintenance
• Resolve facility, supply and food quality issues
• Deliver clean, hospitable, brand-aligned guest experiences
• Act on guest metrics and make data-informed business decisions
• Drive sales and profit by analyzing reports and managing costs
• Create schedules aligned with business goals
• Operate and troubleshoot store systems and technology
• Perform essential functions of the Assistant Coach, Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead and Team Member roles

Required qualifications

• Meet all physical requirements of the Head Coach career path roles
• 3+ years in food service, with at least 2 years in hands-on management
• Experience hiring, developing, training and motivating team members
• Skilled in planning, managing and forecasting financials, labor and inventory
• Hands-on experience managing and optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams collaboratively

Nice to have

• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants
• Hands-on experience with local, organic and sustainable products
• ServSafe Manager or Regional Manager Food Safety Certification
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools for operations, reporting and team communication
• Strong financial acumen managing budgets, labor and P&L
• Data-driven mindset with curiosity to improve operations
• Experience in fast-casual or retail operations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus 20% bonus potential
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• 401(k) program
• Paid family leave
• Complimentary greens and Sweetgreen swag
• Opportunities to impact your team, community and business
• A collaborative team that lives core values
• Clear career path for personal and professional development

Before you apply

• sweetgreen participates in the federal E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility

About the company

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand that connects people to real food, founded in 2007. It works with farmers and communities and develops its people in restaurants and at its support center.