Sweetgreen

Head Coach

Sweetgreen$80K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in food service with 2 years in management
  • Experience in hiring and developing team members
  • Strong financial planning and inventory management skills
  • Hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment
  • ServSafe Manager or Food Safety Certification preferred
  • Tech-savvy with digital tools for operations and reporting
  • Ability to lead and mentor diverse teams effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the team, fostering an inclusive culture
  • Ensure high standards of food safety and cleanliness
  • Deliver exceptional customer experiences backed by data insights
  • Drive financial performance through effective cost and sales management
  • Support operations through technology and systems troubleshooting
  • Execute duties from entry-level positions to management roles

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid vacation and wellness time
  • 401(k) program
  • Paid family leave
  • Complimentary food and merchandise
  • Opportunities to make a community impact
  • Clear career development path
Full Job Description
A Healthier Future Starts With You

As a Head Coach (General Manager), you're the leader, strategist, and mentor of your store. You'll inspire your team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights to build healthier communities through real food.
What You'll Do

Lead your team by balancing people, operations, and business performance. Build an inclusive culture while coaching talent, using technology to optimize operations and drive profitability. Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness while adapting to a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions
  • People + Team Leadership: Lead the full employee lifecycle while fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion. Ensure compliance, deliver timely feedback, and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline.
  • Food Safety + Operations: Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, resolving facility, supply, and food quality issues while prioritizing team safety.
  • Customer Experience: Deliver clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned experiences, acting on guest metrics and making data-informed business decisions.
  • Financial + Business Acumen: Drive sales and profit by analyzing reports, managing costs, executing strategic plans, and creating effective schedules aligned with business goals.
  • Systems, Process + Technology: Operate and support all systems, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize daily operations to ensure smooth business and guest experiences.
  • Execute Head Coach Career Path Duties: Perform all essential functions outlined in the Assistant Coach role, including those from the Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member roles.
What Makes You Stand Out
  • 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 using digital tools for operations, reporting, and team communication
  • Strong financial acumen: managing budgets, labor, and P&L effectively
  • Proven experience hiring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
  • Exceptional adaptability and problem-solving in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  • Data-driven mindset with curiosity to identify and implement operational improvements
  • Commitment to operational excellence, hospitality, and team engagement
  • Experience in fast-casual or retail operations is a plus
Minimum Requirements
  • Meet all physical requirements of all roles within the career path of the Head Coach including Assistant Coach role, Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member.
  • 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
What Perks You'll Get
  • Competitive base salary + 20% bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, + vision plans
  • Paid vacation + 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 our core values
  • Clear career path for personal and professional development


Salary range for this role:

Starting salary range based on experience

$80,000-$95,000 USD

About Sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is a fast casual restaurant chain that was founded in 2007 by Nicolas Jammet, Jonathan Neman, and Nathaniel Ru. The company is known for its healthy and sustainable food options, and has over 100 locations across the United States. Sweetgreen has partnerships with local farmers and suppliers to source its ingredients, and has a strong focus on community and social responsibility. The company has raised over $478 million in funding from investors such as Fidelity Investments and T. Rowe Price, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Sweetgreen
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2007

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