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sweetgreen

Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day ... Sweetgreen is looking for a Creative Director to bring our creative vision to life across all ...

Officina

Bartender

Washington, DC · On-site

$10/hr

We invite you to join our growing creative and passionate team of hospitality professionals at Creative Food Group. Requirements * 21 years or older Preferred Qualifications * High School Diploma or ...

Creative Food Ingredients

MM Maint Tech I 3rd Shift

MO · On-site

Requirements Requirements: • 1+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing facility or 2 year degree in applied technology. • Some working knowledge in a food manufacturing facility with ...

Creative Food Ingredients

MM Maint Tech I 2nd Shift

MO · On-site

Requirements Requirements: • 1+ years of experience working in a food manufacturing facility or 2 year degree in applied technology. • Some working knowledge in a food manufacturing facility with ...

sweetgreen

Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day ... Sweetgreen is looking for a Creative Director to bring our creative vision to life across all ...

Creative Food Ingredients

MM Production Helper-2nd Shift

MO · On-site

$23.40 - $25.70/hr

... clean and food-safe environment • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety protocols • Support machine operators and leads with setup and ...

Insomnia Cookies

Creative Director

Philadelphia, PA

Qualifications & Experience: - 8-12+ years of creative leadership experience - ideally, with a consumer brand (household, lifestyle, food/beverage or QSR/fast-casual) where you've led creative from ...

Insomnia Cookies

Creative Director

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Qualifications & Experience: - 8-12+ years of creative leadership experience - ideally, with a consumer brand (household, lifestyle, food/beverage or QSR/fast-casual) where you've led creative from ...

Creative Food Ingredients

MM Sanitation 2nd Shift

MO · On-site

$13 - $15.75/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Position Overview: Responsible for general cleaning and upkeep of cafeterias, all restrooms, locker rooms, laundry room, office area and any other areas as directed by ...

Insomnia Cookies

Creative Director

Center City, MN · On-site

Qualifications & Experience: - 8-12+ years of creative leadership experience -- ideally, with a consumer brand (household, lifestyle, food/beverage or QSR/fast-casual) where you've led creative from ...

Sodexo

Food Service Manager 3

Mahwah, NJ · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Food Service Manager to join our team and lead residential dining operations for a vibrant and diverse student community. This role blends strong operational ...

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How much do creative food jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative food in the United States is $104,593.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Creative Food position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Food professional, you need expertise in culinary arts, innovative recipe development, and a strong understanding of food presentation, generally supported by formal culinary training or significant industry experience. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, recipe design software, and up-to-date knowledge of food safety certifications is often required. Creativity, adaptability, teamwork, and excellent communication are standout soft skills in this role. These skills enable professionals to develop unique menus, collaborate effectively, and keep up with dynamic food trends, ensuring ongoing customer satisfaction and business success.

What are some common challenges faced by Creative Food professionals, and how are they addressed?

Creative Food professionals often encounter the challenge of constantly developing innovative menu items while balancing cost, seasonality, and dietary preferences. Staying ahead of food trends and meeting diverse customer expectations requires ongoing experimentation and collaboration with kitchen or R&D teams. Successful professionals regularly participate in brainstorming sessions, attend industry events, and test new concepts to keep offerings fresh and appealing. Addressing these challenges also involves effective communication with team members and adaptability to fast-paced changes in the culinary landscape.

What is a Creative Food job?

A Creative Food job involves developing innovative culinary concepts, recipes, and presentations for restaurants, food brands, or media. Professionals in this field often work as food stylists, product developers, or chefs specializing in unique flavor combinations and visual appeal. Their role may include experimenting with ingredients, designing new menu items, or crafting food experiences that engage customers. Creativity, a strong understanding of food trends, and culinary skills are essential for success in this career.

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Infographic showing various Creative Food job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,593 per year, or $50.3 per hour.
Creative Director

Creative Director

sweetgreen

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Sweetgreen rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 103 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

About Sweetgreen:
Sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each sweetgreen, our 6,000+ team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we're committed to leaving people better than we found them. We're in the business of feeding people, and we're out to change what that means.
What You'll Do:
Sweetgreen is looking for a Creative Director to bring our creative vision to life across all marketing touchpoints. As a multidisciplinary creative leader, you will own the visual expression of the sweetgreen brand within our Commercial function, overseeing concept development, design execution, and art direction across campaigns, channels, and markets. You will balance art and science, pairing strong creative instincts with a deep understanding of business objectives and performance. You will lead, inspire, and develop an internal team of designers while collaborating cross-functionally to evolve and elevate the sweetgreen brand to world-class standards.
Core responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Lead creative strategy, concepting, and execution for integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, CRM, and emerging channels, spanning multiple U.S. markets
  • Translate business and marketing objectives into clear creative direction, compelling marketing ideas, distinctly sweetgreen visual narratives, and actionable briefs
  • Own and elevate the sweetgreen visual identity within marketing and influence the visual identity in the restaurant design, ensuring brand consistency while continuously pushing the work forward
  • Lead art direction for marketing-owned photo and video shoots, including concept development, shot lists, lighting, styling, composition, and on-set direction
  • Oversee post-production including editing, color, music direction, and final finishing to ensure high-quality output across all assets
  • Use data, insights, and performance learnings to inform creative decisions and continuously optimize creative impact
  • Provide thoughtful, actionable feedback that strengthens ideas and execution while fostering growth and creative excellence
  • Collaborate closely with Brand, Culinary, Product, Store Development, and other cross-functional partners to align creative work with broader brand and business priorities
  • Present creative work to senior stakeholders, articulating creative rationale and incorporating feedback while maintaining brand integrity

Qualifications:
  • Based in office 4 days per week at the Sweetgreen Support Center in Los Angeles
  • 8-10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles, preferably within high-growth consumer brands or agencies
  • Strong foundation in creative strategy and/or graphic design with a refined eye for typography, color, composition, and visual systems
  • Proven experience leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and platforms
  • Deep understanding of art direction for photography and video from concept through final delivery
  • Ability to clearly articulate creative ideas, strategy, and rationale to both creative and non-creative audiences
  • Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring creative teams and freelance partners
  • Strong balance of creative vision and business acumen, with comfort using data and insights to guide creative execution
  • Highly collaborative, open-minded, and experimental, with a constant desire to evolve and improve the work
  • Passion for design, culture, food, sustainability, products, and emerging trends
  • High standards, strong attention to detail, and pride in delivering exceptional creative work
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with motion design experience considered a plus
What you'll get:
  • Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
  • Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO plan
  • 401k program
  • Employee HSA and FSA
  • Complimentary greens
  • An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
  • To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
  • A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
  • A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
  • Free sweetgreen swag

Come join the sweetlife!
About sweetgreen
sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each sweetgreen, our 3,500 team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we're committed to leaving people better than we found them. We're in the business of feeding people, and we're out to change what that means.
sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.
sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.
Salary range for this role:
Starting salary range based on experience
$170,000-$200,000 USD
Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.
California residents: Review our applicant privacy notice HERE.
sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.

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