Job brief: Restaurant Manager

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on sweetgreen's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-07 (1 day ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• The apply link opens careers.sweetgreen.com, the address sweetgreen's board gives for this job.
• The same title for the same place was listed 1 other time on this board in the last 90 days: several openings, or a re-posted job.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $85,000 to $105,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: New York, NY · New York
• Posted: 2026-11-06

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must have

• ServSafe Manager or Regional Manager Food Safety Certification
• 3+ years in food service, with at least 2 years in hands-on management

Conditions

• Execute Head Coach Career Path Duties: Perform all essential functions outlined in the Assistant Coach role, including those from the Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member r…
• Meet all physical requirements of all roles within the career path of the Head Coach including Assistant Coach role, Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member.

Main duties

• Lead your team by balancing people, operations, and business performance.
• Build an inclusive culture while coaching talent, using technology to optimize operations and drive profitability.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness while adapting to a dynamic environment.
• Ensure compliance, deliver timely feedback, and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline.

Lines copied from the posting, not rewritten. "Preferred" or "nice to have" items are not listed as must-haves.

How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for manager jobs in New York, NY: $167k a year (563 listings, 56 employers). This listing is 43% lower.
• Across sweetgreen's 72 open listings, 36% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How sweetgreen hires

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