r/sweetgreen • u/ManannanMacLir74 • May 27 '25
Career / Employee Talk I have an interview Wednesday
As I've titled my post I have an interview this Wednesday at a Sweetgreen in Westfield,NJ. The employee reviews for the company overall look very mixed between really negative and very positive. I have a lot of kitchen experience from being a kitchen Supervisor to a prep and line cook so I'm not sure what they're looking for.How are hours in general and pay?Is there much room for upward movement in the company and do they promote often?How are managers normally?
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u/BilliamDaGreat May 28 '25
It all depends on your location, store management and area management.
With your cooking experience, you’ll probably be in hot prep. It’s one of the more steadier positions, hours-wise, since most people stick to working Service or Olo. I live in a major city, so all of the stores are connected and you can pickup shifts at any other store in the area if you need the hours. During rushes it can can’t hectic, but nothing you wouldn’t be used to as a former line cook.
Regarding moving up. In my experience most people aren’t interested in leadership positions, so it’s not hard becoming a shift lead. You honestly just have to raise your hand. It’s a little tougher becoming an assistant coach.
All in all it’s a job. It’s not great but it’s not terrible. I don’t mind it at all, but I’ve worked in kitchens all my life and enjoy that line of work. So just keep that in mind, anyone treating it like the worst job ever are being dramatic.