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sweetgreen sources local and organic ingredients from farmers we know and partners we trust, supporting our communities. read more
Sweetgreen Company Culture
Sweetgreen Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Sweetgreen's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Outlook
A+CEO Rating
AEnvironment
A-Executive Team
A-Team
A-Sweetgreen CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jonathan Neman
80 /100
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Diversity at Sweetgreen
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at Sweetgreen have rated Outlook, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sweetgreen
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Sweetgreen have rated Outlook, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Sweetgreen eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
26
Sweetgreen employees are 26% more likely to recommend Sweetgreen as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 34% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Sweetgreen
Working at Sweetgreen is rated highly by 84 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sweetgreen employees are most satisfied about Outlook, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting Sweetgreen’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Sweetgreen was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sweetgreen
B
Overall Company Culture at Sweetgreen is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
Sweetgreen ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sweetgreen Employee Reviews
Out of 315 Sweetgreen employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sweetgreen improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
Positive Reviews From Sweetgreen Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?On all levels of the company I've so far seen an admirable amount of humility and willingness to learn from others, regardless of seniority, title, or even explicit expertise.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People are not just living the Sweetgreen values while only in the office. Many are making a social impact outside of work on their own volition. In the end it isn't the company everyone is committed to. It is each other.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone has a voice. All opinions are valued. We don't do things at sweetgreen just because that's the way we have always done them. You are allowed to take risks and fail. Feedback is welcome and expected. The company believes in its core values and makes decisions based on those.
Constructive Feedback From Sweetgreen Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I love my job, but the cost of living in the area I live is pretty high. I just think we need to re-evaluate comp every so often based on the market.
Sweetgreen Company Information
Sweetgreen Company Overview
sweetgreen sources local and organic ingredients from farmers we know and partners we trust, supporting our communities.
Sweetgreen was founded in 2007 and its current CEO is Jonathan Neman. Since its inception 19 years ago, Sweetgreen has grown to 3900 employees.
Sweetgreen Mission, Vision & Values
Sweetgreen Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We know that sweetgreen is a critical link between growers and consumers, and we feel a responsibility to protect the future of real food.
Sweetgreen Values
- Win win win
- Think sustainably
- Keep it real
- Add the sweet touch
- Make an impact
- Live the sweetlife
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sweetgreen
Sweetgreen believes in leaving people and places better than we found them. From packaging design to waste management, we take steps to positively impact the food system and the planet.
At its heart, sweetgreen is a people company. Our work is all about relationships — with farmers, team members, guests and local communities. We take care of one another however we can, whenever we can.
| Headquarter | 8840 Washington Blvd Culver City, CA 90232 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | sweetgreen.com |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.sweetgreen.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Sweetgreen Competitors
Sweetgreen competitors include Chipotle, Starbucks, Shake Shack, and Tender Greens. Sweetgreen ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sweetgreen compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Founded in 2007, sweetgreen is a fast-casual destination for fun, delicious food that's both healthy for you and aligned with your values. We source local and organic ingredients from farmers we know and partners we trust, supporting our communities and creating meaningful relationships with those around us. We exist to create experiences where passion and purpose come together.
Sweetgreen Employees
Sweetgreen has 3900 employees. 84 employees at Sweetgreen have reviewed Sweetgreen across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 84 Sweetgreen employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sweetgreen are pleased with their total compensation at Sweetgreen, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sweetgreen are pleased with their team. 84 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Sweetgreen are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sweetgreen believe the environment at Sweetgreen is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sweetgreen is extremely fast. About 23% of the employees at Sweetgreen work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sweetgreen are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Sweetgreen employees generally work 10.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sweetgreen report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
94% of Sweetgreen employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sweetgreen employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
68% of Sweetgreen employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Sweetgreen employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
85% of Sweetgreen employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Sweetgreen - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Sweetgreen KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Sweetgreen's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 84 Sweetgreen employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 71 have said yes.
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Sweetgreen CEO & Leadership
80 /100
Sweetgreen CEO Awards and Recognitions
Jonathan’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. With a high CEO score, Jonathan Neman has won the Best CEOs in 2019 along with Zoom Video Communications CEO Eric Yuan and HubSpot CEO Brian Halligan. Sweetgreen’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Entry Level experience, employees in the Business Development department, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the Product department, employees in the Finance department, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Sweetgreen’s competitors, Jonathan Neman ranks right above Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright. Under Neman’s leadership, Sweetgreen employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Sweetgreen could stand to see real improvement.
Sweetgreen Leadership
The Sweetgreen Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Jonathan Neman, VP of Marketing Meenakshi Nagarajan, and Vice President of Operations Eric Paulucci
Jonathan Neman CEO / President
Jonathan Neman serves as the CEO / President of Sweetgreen.
Meenakshi Nagarajan VP of Marketing
Meenakshi Nagarajan serves as the VP of Marketing of sweetgreen. Meenakshi started at sweetgreen in August of 2018.... read more
Eric Paulucci Vice President of Operations
Eric Paulucci serves as the Vice President of Operations of sweetgreen. Eric started at sweetgreen in September of 2016.... read more
Dan Beranek Vice President, Digital
Dan Beranek serves as the Vice President, Digital of sweetgreen. Dan started at sweetgreen in July of 2017. Dan is... read more
Anaïs Lempereur Vice President, Finance
Anaïs Lempereur serves as the Vice President, Finance of sweetgreen. Anaïs started at sweetgreen in July of 2018. Anaïs... read more
Sanjiv Razdan COO
Sanjiv Razdan serves as the COO of sweetgreen. Sanjiv started at sweetgreen in April of 2018. Sanjiv is currently based... read more
Kyle Francis Director of Operations, DC/MD/VA
Kyle Francis serves as the Director of Operations, DC/MD/VA of sweetgreen. Kyle started at sweetgreen in September of... read more
Mitch Reback CFO
Mitch Reback serves as the CFO of sweetgreen. Mitch started at sweetgreen in May of 2015. Mitch is currently based in... read more
Nicolas Jammet Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer
Nicolas Jammet serves as the Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer of Sweetgreen.
Sweetgreen Salaries
How much does Sweetgreen pay?
How much do people at Sweetgreen get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sweetgreen is $107,032, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,358, or $53 per hour.
At Sweetgreen, the highest paid job is a Director of HR at $311,295 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $49,130 annually. Average Sweetgreen salaries by department include: Finance at $81,035, Business Development at $97,192, Operations at $98,796, and Customer Support at $61,899. Half of Sweetgreen salaries are above $111,358.
84 employees at Sweetgreen rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 420 ratings) while 84 employees at Sweetgreen rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 168 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sweetgreen employees include job titles like Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Sweetgreen employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $176k | $176k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $234k | $234k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $288k | $288k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $311k | $311k | 100th Percentile |
$107,032*
Average Compensation
$111,358*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sweetgreen Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sweetgreen
Diverse employees at Sweetgreen score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Sweetgreen in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sweetgreen across various culture dimensions.
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Sweetgreen Perks & Benefits
5 fully paid months of parental leave
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
Sweetgreen PTO
Sweetgreen's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Sweetgreen's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Sweetgreen Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sweetgreen applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Sweetgreen has a total of 3900 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Sweetgreen Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Sweetgreen on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 20% | |
Business Development | 7% | |
Engineering | 7% | |
Product | 7% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 53% | |
|---|---|---|
Venice | 7% | |
Dublin | 7% | |
New York City | 7% | |
Naples | 7% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sweetgreen
What is Sweetgreen address?
Sweetgreen location is at 8840 Washington Blvd
Who is the CEO of Sweetgreen?
Sweetgreen CEO is Jonathan Neman, their score by employees is 80
What is Sweetgreen eNPS?
The eNPS for Sweetgreen is 26
What is the salary for Recruiter in Sweetgreen?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Product in Sweetgreen?
The average salaries for Product in Sweetgreen is 157k
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