Sweetgreen

Assistant Restaurant Manager

280 Bristol St Costa Mesa, CA 92626

No sponsorship$60k-$75kDetected 11 hours ago

LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational SkillsFood Safety

About the role

Additional supervisory tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities.

Responsibilities

You'll mentor team members to become future leaders, partner with the Head Coach to set goals and track performance, and use data-driven insights to navigate challenges and ensure exceptional guest experiences that build healthier communities through real food.
These responsibilities highlight some of the key functions an Assistant Coach performs.
People + Leading the Team: Partners with the Head Coach on hiring, onboarding, and training while fostering a culture of trust and recognition.
Anticipates operational needs and adjusts deployment to support smooth operations.
Partners with the Head Coach to promptly resolve facility, supply, and quality issues while ensuring team member safety and strong audit performance.
Customer Experience: Ensures a clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned guest journey by upholding SWEET standards, acting on guest experience metrics, and making timely business decisions to deliver fast, accurate, and memorable in-store and digital experiences.
Financial + Business Acumen: Supports operational excellence by managing controllable costs, executing schedules, and partnering with the Head Coach to drive sales and implement short- and long-term strategies using insights from the Ops Dashboard.
Systems, Process + Tech: Ensures effective team deployment and expert use of systems by supporting daily operations, troubleshooting issues, and prioritizing tasks to drive smooth and efficient execution.
Execute Assistant Coach Career Path Duties: Perform all essential functions outlined in the Shift Leader role, including those from the Kitchen Lead and Team Member roles
Excellent communicator who fosters positive team culture, mentors employees, and delivers exceptional guest experiences

Requirements

2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role
Must be 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
Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products
Proven leadership experience with strong problem-solving skills and ability to make confident decisions under pressure

Compensation

Starting salary range based on experience
$60,000 - $75,000 USD

Benefits

Competitive base salary + 15% bonus potential
Medical, dental + vision insurance plans to suit your and your family's needs
Paid Vacation + Wellness time
Paid family leave; we fully support new parents

Company info

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.
As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement.
When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together
Salary range for this role:
Starting salary range based on experience
$60,000 - $75,000 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.
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.
Partners with the Head Coach on hiring, onboarding, and training while fostering a culture of trust and recognition.
Provides hands-on coaching, steps in during peak times or staffing gaps, and ensures clear communication for consistent execution.
What Makes You Stand Out

Visa & Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States

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