sweetgreen

Food & Beverage

AssistantCoach

$58–68k Naperville, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Assistant Coach at sweetgreen. Skills: Team leadership, Operational management, Guest experience, Financial acumen. Support store as leader. Inspire team”

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverage
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Meet physical requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years restaurant management, Manage 6+ team members, Food Handler certification, Available 30 hours/week, 18 years of age, Authorized to work US

Nice to Have

Fast casual experience, Local/organic/sustainable products experience, Tech tools/systems familiarity, Leadership experience, Problem-solving skills, Confident decisions under pressure, Highly organized, Reliable multitasker, Scheduling experience, Coaching experience, Performance oversight experience

What You'll Do.

Support store as leader

Drive operational excellence

Deliver guest experiences

Use data-driven insights

Build healthier communities

Partner with Head Coach

Ensure exceptional guest experiences

Partner on onboarding

Foster culture of trust

Foster culture of recognition

Anticipate operational needs

Provide hands-on coaching

Step in during peak times

Step in during staffing gaps

Ensure clear communication

Uphold food safety standards

Uphold cleanliness standards

Uphold equipment maintenance

Resolve facility issues

Resolve supply issues

Resolve quality issues

Ensure team member safety

Ensure audit performance

Ensure hospitable guest journey

Ensure brand-aligned guest journey

Uphold SWEET standards

Act on guest experience metrics

Make timely business decisions

Deliver fast experiences

Deliver accurate experiences

Deliver memorable experiences

Manage controllable costs

Ensure effective team deployment

Ensure expert system use

Support daily operations

Drive smooth execution

Drive efficient execution

Perform Shift Leader duties

Perform Kitchen Lead duties

Perform Team Member duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Head Coach

Free ATS check

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