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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days sweetgreen's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of sweetgreen's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at sweetgreen
- high 29 stale, 1 reposted of 64 open
- Hiring momentum
- 89 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from sweetgreen's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for sweetgreen.
About this role
As a Restaurant General Manager at Sweetgreen, you will lead and mentor your team while ensuring operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. Your role involves managing food safety, financial performance, and team development, all while fostering an inclusive culture. You will utilize data-driven insights to drive profitability and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of sweetgreen as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years in food service
- At least 2 years in hands-on management
- Experience hiring, developing, training, and motivating team members
- Skilled in planning, managing, and forecasting financials, labor, and inventory
- Hands-on experience managing and optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams collaboratively
Nice to have
- Experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants
- Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products
- ServSafe Manager or Regional Manager Food Safety Certification
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools for operations, reporting, and team communication
- Strong financial acumen: managing budgets, labor, and P&L effectively
What you get
- Competitive base salary + 20% bonus potential
- Medical, dental, + vision plans
- Paid vacation + wellness time
- 401(k) program
- Paid family leave
- Complimentary greens and Sweetgreen swag
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, only a range based on experience
- Fast-paced environment may require strong adaptability and problem-solving skills
- Role involves managing multiple aspects of operations, which could be demanding
Summarised from sweetgreen's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by sweetgreen on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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