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Restaurant Assistant Manager

Our Restaurant Managers (Assistant Coaches) lead our team members!

We call our Assistant Managers, Assistant Coaches. They are our most valuable ingredient - the heart of our business, the face of our brand, and what truly make the sweetgreen experience special and unique. Coaches help drive sweetgreen's values within the stores - creating a family environment where all feel welcome to enjoy a healthy meal together. We are looking for happy, humble, and hard-working people to join our growing team.

We strive to create amazing experiences - not only for our guests, but also our employees.

What you'll do:

Every great team is led by a great leader. You lead enthusiastically, with a focus on exceptional customer service and results. Your responsibilities include everything from mentoring team members to managing all front and back of house operations to architecting the ultimate customer experience. You are a quick thinker, a problem solver, a skilled communicator and a world-class motivator.

You must be able to perform the following job duties satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Leading by example and being a role model for the standards and behaviors consistent with sweetgreen’s core values and culture.
Proactively attracting, identifying, and hiring team members that embody the sweetgreen profile and have the ability to grow within the organization.
Successfully and consistently communicating team wins, priorities, best practices and operational changes to deliver brilliant execution.
Connecting with the local community by executing sweetgreen’s local marketing and community involvement initiatives.
Serving as a role model for high quality, hands on, floor management - including effective deployment of labor to maximize throughput.
Delivering store sales and financial objectives by removing any barriers to success.
Scheduling daily labor requirements that meet the needs of the business and provide great customer service experiences
Ensuring that food safety and security standards are met and adhered to consistently.
Maintaining food service and production levels by leading strong BOH and FOH execution.
Addressing performance issues quickly and respectfully by coaching, counseling, and managing any conflicts.
Contributing ideas, thoughts, and solutions that result in increased productivity, higher retention, and improved operations.

What you've got:

3+ years’ in a restaurant management role
Experience in fast casual restaurant chains (preferred)
Managed and developed 25+ team members per shift
A passion for food and restaurant operations
Desire to make an impact on customers and team members.
A can-do work ethic and the ability to take initiative on projects.
Ability to lead, motivate, and build an efficient team in a fast pace environment. ● Ability to champion a strong understanding and appreciation of local and organic products, and reinforce this understanding to their team.
Belief in and passion for the sweetlife and sweetgreen’s core values.
Strong leadership behaviors, approachability, and a reputation as role model.
sweetgreen DNA:

Coachable: actively looks for feedback to grow and improve
Self-starters: takes initiative, thinks of the big picture, relays store needs and communicates with the team
Customer service-oriented: Passion for the guest experience, service driven
Innovative: utilizes and designs business processes with the customer, community and company in mind
Passionate about real food: appreciation for the greater mission of farm-to-table foods ○ High-energy, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

About our sweetlife:

Competitive base salary + 15% bonus potential
Medical, dental + vision insurance plans to suit your and your family's needs
Paid Vacation + Wellness time
401k program
Paid family leave; we believe in fully supporting new parents
Complimentary greens
Free sweetgreen swag
An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
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

About Us:

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

Salary range for this role:

Starting salary range based on experience

$60,000—$70,000 USD

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.

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What You Should Know About Restaurant Assistant Manager, sweetgreen

As an Assistant Manager at sweetgreen in New Haven, CT, you're stepping into a pivotal role where leadership and passion for food come together. We affectionately refer to our Assistant Managers as Assistant Coaches, underscoring their vital contribution to our vibrant and welcoming environment. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to inspire your team while creating memorable experiences for our guests. You'll lead by example, fostering a culture of warm service and teamwork. From mentoring team members and overseeing operations to implementing marketing initiatives that connect us to the local community, your influence will be felt throughout the restaurant. We need someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and has a knack for building relationships. Your ability to motivate and connect with a diverse team will be essential in delivering the utmost customer satisfaction. With your experience—ideally 3+ years in a restaurant management role—you're equipped to handle everything from staff recruitment to maintaining food safety standards. Our competitive compensation package includes a base salary of $60,000—$70,000, plus a 15% bonus potential, medical benefits, and paid time off. Join us in our mission to create healthier communities through real food, and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in service. Your journey with sweetgreen begins here, where every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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What are the key responsibilities of an Assistant Manager at sweetgreen?

As an Assistant Manager (Assistant Coach) at sweetgreen, you will be responsible for leading the team, driving exceptional customer service, mentoring staff members, overseeing front and back of house operations, and managing daily labor requirements. You'll also play a crucial role in local marketing initiatives and community engagement.