About the role
From the employer’s listing · Sweetgreen · posted 4 August 2026
About the Role
The Manager, Talent Acquisition serves as a strategic Talent Advisor and team leader within Sweetgreen's People Experience function. This role is responsible for driving field leadership recruiting across multiple regions, building and scaling talent systems, and developing a high-performing TA team. The Manager, Talent Acquisition acts as a critical thought partner to field operators; connecting talent intelligence to broader organizational strategy, succession planning, and internal mobility.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting Excellence & Execution
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Own full-cycle recruitment for field leadership roles (Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Area Leader) across assigned regions, managing a portfolio of ~30+ active openings at a time
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Partner closely with Regional General Managers, Area Leaders, and People Business Partners to identify talent needs, align on candidate profiles, and move with urgency on P0/P1 priorities
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Lead confidential and executive-level searches with discretion, creativity, and professionalism
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Manage sourcing strategy across tools, including Greenhouse, LinkedIn, Indeed, Fountain, Recruitics, and BrightHire
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Maintain data integrity in ChartHop and Greenhouse; ensure accurate pipeline tracking and timely role management
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Own and manage regional recruiting budgets, maintaining accountability for spend across tools and sourcing channels
Talent Planning & Internal Mobility
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Facilitate monthly Talent Slating calls with Area Leaders across assigned regions, driving accountability for successor identification, readiness assessment, and internal promotion pipelines
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Leverage ChartHop data sheets, assessments (S2, performance/potential ratings), and relocation interest to build an objective, data-driven view of talent readiness across the fleet
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Partner with L&D and People Business Partners to ensure internal successors receive development support aligned to their readiness timeline
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Drive toward a 70%+ internal fill rate for Head Coach and Assistant Coach roles through proactive talent pipeline development
New Restaurant Openings (NRO/NMO)
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Manage full-cycle hiring for new restaurant openings including market research, candidate sourcing, comp analysis, and stakeholder coordination
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Utilize market intelligence (deep research AI tools) to prepare hiring playbooks tailored to local labor market dynamics
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Train and support team members on NRO and hourly hiring processes (ServiceNow, Fountain)
Team Leadership & Development
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