As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
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As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Lead - Sweetgreen
$18.88/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Lead - Sweetgreen
$18.88/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Lead - Sweetgreen
$20.01/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Lead - Sweetgreen
$20.01/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Lead - Sweetgreen
$23.03/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Lead - Sweetgreen
$23.03/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Leader - Sweetgreen
$20.08/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Shift Leader - Sweetgreen
$20.08/hr
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life -- building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. You lead ...
Sweetgreen Jobs Information
Do workers at Sweetgreen get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
88% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
88% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Does Sweetgreen pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
53% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
53% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
At Sweetgreen, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
75% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Sweetgreen?
Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
36% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
36% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
Is the health insurance from Sweetgreen affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
86% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
86% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Sweetgreen?
Most people get paid time off work.
80% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
80% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
- 20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 47% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do workers at Sweetgreen worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do Sweetgreen workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it for Sweetgreen workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Sweetgreen?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
50% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do Sweetgreen managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Do jobs at Sweetgreen spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Sweetgreen?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Is a Sweetgreen job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
73% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
73% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Is working at Sweetgreen good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Do people at Sweetgreen feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do people at Sweetgreen get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Sweetgreen?
Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Do people at Sweetgreen enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
57% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
57% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.
Do people at Sweetgreen recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Sweetgreen?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Sweetgreen?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Do people think Sweetgreen’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Sweetgreen is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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$20.65/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
Sweetgreen rating
6.4
Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
12th of 104 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
A Healthier Future Starts With You!
The Perks
Every great shift runs on strong leadership. As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life — building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.
You lead with confidence, energy, and accountability — helping team members succeed, delivering first-in-class hospitality, and keeping the operation running smoothly during every shift.
Join our movement to rewrite the future of fast food and grow your own future too! Top performing Shift Leaders have a clear path to General Manager within 2 years.
What You’ll Actually Do
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Lead shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and heard
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Keep service running smoothly by managing pace, priorities, and execution across the floor
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Jump in on any station as needed, modeling strong performance and teamwork in real time
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Coach and support team members to elevate service, food quality, and operational standards
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Uphold food safety, accuracy, cleanliness, and organization throughout every shift
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Communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and stay calm under pressure during high-volume moments
- Have leadership or supervisory experience in restaurants, retail, or hospitality
- Care deeply about hospitality, food quality, and operational excellence
- Enjoy motivating others and building a positive team culture
- Stay organized, level-headed, and solutions-focused under pressure
- Want to grow into restaurant management and long-term leadership roles
- Take pride in being accountable, dependable, and detail-oriented
The Perks
- Tips* (subject to location and role)
- Competitive wages
- This role is a key step toward Shift leader and Manager opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time team members*
- Paid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave*
- Free meal every shift
- 401(k)*
- Team Member Merch Shop - earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear
*Depending on eligibility
- Meet all physical requirements for all roles within the Shift Leader career path, including the Kitchen Lead and Team Member roles
- 1+ year of experience in a Shift Leader or Supervisor role
- Experience in fast-paced environments - restaurant, retail, or hospitality
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining operational standards
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location
- Must be able to work at least 30 hours per week
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
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. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people across our restaurants and support center so everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but also help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together.
Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone who works for us and everyone who applies to join our team, 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, 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
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