Associate Chef

sweetgreen
Permanent North Carolina, Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism
Posted:
June 06, 2026
Location:
North Carolina, Charlotte, United States

Job Description

A Healthier Future Starts With You!

As a Culinary Lead (what we call a Kitchen Lead at Sweetgreen), you are the food quality expert in the kitchen. You own how our food is prepped, cooked, and presentedand you lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

This is not a people manager role. You wont write schedules or run performance reviews. You will set the standard for how food gets made every single shift. You are not running the shift alone; you are the go-to person for food quality and kitchen execution.

And unlike traditional restaurant kitchens: No grills. No fryers. Just kitchens, smart systems, and real food done right.

Join our movement to rewrite the future of fast food and grow your own future too! Top-performing Kitchen Leads have a clear path to General Manager within 2-3 years.

What Youll Actually Do:
  • Own food quality by ensuring every item...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent
Location: North Carolina, United States
Posted: June 06, 2026
Deadline: July 16, 2026