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Kitchen Lead - Fairfax, VA

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Sweetgreen

Fairfax, VA (In Person)

$34,382 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

Location:
Mosaic - 2905 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA, 22031 Starting at $16.53/hour + tips
    Perks:
    Tips
    • (subject to location and role) Medical, dental, and vision plan options for part-time and full-time team members
    • Paid vacation + wellness time Paid parental leave
    • 401k
    • Free healthy and delicious shift meals Access to our SG Swag Marketplace — earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear These responsibilities highlight some of the key functions a Kitchen Lead performs.
    Additional supervisory tasks may be assigned as necessary.
    What You'll Actually Do:
    Own food quality by ensuring every item meets sweetgreen's standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil) Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence
    Minimum Requirements Lifting:
    Handling various items, including cases/bags of produce + protein up to ~40 lbs
    Tactile Sensitivity:
    Use touch to assess quality and complete detail-oriented tasks Visual +
    Auditory Observation:
    Maintain attention to detail and environmental awareness during operations Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week Must be 18 years of age or older Must be authorized to work in the
    United States Pay:
    From $16.53 per hour
    Benefits:
    401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you at least 18 years of age?
    Work Location:
    In person