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Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness while adapting to a dynamic environment.\n\nEssential Functions\n\nPeople + Team Leadership: Lead the full employee lifecycle while fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion. 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Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement. 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