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District Manager

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Bronx, NY; Newtown, CT; Ridgefield, CT; Southbury, CT; Westchester County, NY
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About the Role

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

<p><strong>The Area Leader has the following core responsibilities</strong></p>

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<li>Developing internal succession plan and a deep bench of managers at all levels of store operations by developing head coaches and the ability to identify “raw” talent. Candidate will have a clear understanding of how to move capability and performance and a sense of urgency to do so.</li>

<li>Developing and coaching an understanding of the Sweetgreen profile and driving recruitment of high-potential internal and external talent.</li>

<li>Driving continuous performance improvement focusing on leading indicators and established key metrics.  Candidate will be balanced in their approach focusing on people, financial, and customer experience metrics equally.</li>

<li>Meeting/exceeding annual P&L objectives with a primary focus on top-line sales, productivity, and production management.</li>

<li>Driving top-line sales performance by fostering customer connections through community marketing, throughput and technology initiatives, new product launches and an in-depth merchandising mentality.</li>

<li>Training, coaching, and inspiring all locations to deliver exceptional customer experiences and high quality culinary operations ensuring a commitment to Sweetgreen’s operational policies and procedures.</li>

<li>Leading head coach development both personally and professionally through goal setting, coaching and feedback, and an innate understanding of what makes people tick, always connecting development to improved performance.</li>

<li>Developing strong cross-functional partnerships that ensure the right support is provided to the stores to improve performance and remove barriers to focusing on the customer, people, and results.</li>

<li>Fostering a positive, team-oriented environment with a healthy competitive spirit that ensures the shar

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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 Carlsbad, Culver City: The Lab, West Cary. 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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