HHiring Reality
← sweetgreen

Assistant Restaurant Manager

sweetgreen
Location
New York, NY
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Hudson Yards
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role
  • Experience managing and developing 6+ team members per shift
  • Food Handler or ServSafe certification
  • Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, including early mornings ahead of catering drops
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have
  • Experience running catering, banquet, commissary, or high-volume off-premise production
  • Experience in fast casual restaurant chains
  • Familiarity with tech tools and systems used in operations, scheduling, and order management
  • Proven leadership with strong problem-solving skills and confident decision-making under pressure
  • Excellent communicator who partners well with a peer leader rather than around them
What the job really is

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will lead the off-premise production operations, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of catering and delivery orders. You will manage a team, uphold food safety standards, and collaborate with the Head Coach to optimize operations and enhance the guest experience. This role involves using order management tools and developing strategies to handle high-volume catering demands effectively.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary + 15% bonus potential
  • Medical, dental + vision insurance plans
  • Paid Vacation + Wellness time
  • 401(k) program
  • Paid family leave
  • Complimentary greens
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed beyond the range of $64,000 - $75,000
  • Role involves significant responsibility for off-premise operations, which may require high stress during peak times
  • New role may come with undefined challenges as the playbook is being built
Job score3.2/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to sweetgreen?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.