sgfieldinternal

sgfieldinternal

Head Coach

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$89kDetected 22 hours ago
ForecastingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityFood Safety

About the role

  • A Healthier Future Starts With You As a Head Coach (General Manager), you're the leader, strategist, and mentor of your store.
  • Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities.
  • Salary range for this role: Starting salary range based on experience $72,000 - $89,000 USD

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Proven experience hiring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams

Requirements

  • 3+ years in food service, with at least 2 years in hands-on management
  • Experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants.
  • Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products

Nice to have

  • Experience in fast-casual or retail operations is a plus

Compensation

  • Starting salary range based on experience
  • $72,000 - $89,000 USD

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + 20% bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, + vision plans
  • Paid vacation + wellness time
  • Paid family leave

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
  • $72,000 - $89,000 USD
  • What Makes You Stand Out

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