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Head Coach

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New York, NY
12th + University

About the Role

At Sweetgreen, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Food & Beverage space, Real food, healthier communities, better futures for all.

<h3><strong>A Healthier Future Starts With You</strong></h3>

<p>As a Head Coach (General Manager), you're the leader, strategist, and mentor of your store. You'll inspire your team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights to build healthier communities through real food.</p>

<h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3>

<p>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.</p>

<h3><strong>Essential Functions</strong></h3>

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<li><strong>People + Team Leadership:</strong> 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.</li>

<li><strong>Food Safety + Operations:</strong> Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, resolving facility, supply, and food quality issues while prioritizing team safety.</li>

<li><strong>Customer Experience:</strong> Deliver clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned experiences, acting on guest metrics and making data-informed business decisions.</li>

<li><strong>Financial + Business Acumen:</strong> Drive sales and profit by analyzing reports, managing costs, executing strategic plans, and creating effective schedules aligned with business goals.</li>

<li><strong>Systems, Process + Technology:</strong> Operate and support all systems, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize daily operations to ensure smooth business and guest experiences.</li>

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Why This Is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

What It's Like to Work Here

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Certified for: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026, Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025, Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Sweetgreen

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Sweetgreen's workplace

Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Sweetgreen sources the best quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they trust to cook food from scratch that is both delicious and nourishing. They plant roots in each community by building a transparent supply chain, investing in local farmers and growers, and enhancing the total experience with innovative technology. Since opening its first 560-square-foot location in 2007, Sweetgreen has scaled to over 240 locations across the United States, and its vision is to lead the next generation of restaurants and lifestyle brands built on quality, community, and innovation.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Sweetgreen's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Sweetgreen is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Financial & Retirement, Health & Wellness, Time Off & Family, Community & Purpose, Workplace Culture. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Farm-to-Table Connection and Collaborative Mission-Driven Work and Genuine Care for People.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Nourishing Our People and Transparency & Trust.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

Sweetgreen currently has 64 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Marina del Rey, Carlsbad, Greenbrae. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/sweetgreen/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Sweetgreen's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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