Manager, Talent Acquisition

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 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 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 Lead confidential and executive-level searches with discretion, creativity, and professionalism Manage sourcing strategy across tools, including Greenhouse, LinkedIn, Indeed, Fountain, Recruitics, and BrightHire Maintain data integrity in ChartHop and Greenhouse; ensure accurate pipeline tracking and timely role management Own and manage regional recruiting budgets, maintaining accountability for spend across tools and sourcing channels Talent Planning & Internal Mobility Facilitate monthly Talent Slating calls with Area Leaders across assigned regions, driving accountability for successor identification, readiness assessment, and internal promotion pipelines 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 Partner with L&D and People Business Partners to ensure internal successors receive development support aligned to their readiness timeline Drive toward a 70%+ internal fill rate for Head Coach and Assistant Coach roles through proactive talent pipeline development New Restaurant Openings (NRO/NMO) Manage full-cycle hiring for new restaurant openings including market research, candidate sourcing, comp analysis, and stakeholder coordination Utilize market intelligence (deep research AI tools) to prepare hiring playbooks tailored to local labor market dynamics Train and support team members on NRO and hourly hiring processes (ServiceNow, Fountain) Team Leadership & Development Directly manage 2-3 Talent Advisors, providing regular coaching, development planning, and performance feedback Build and maintain a comprehensive Talent Advisor Guide and supporting SOPs to enable team consistency and scalability Design and facilitate team learning, calibration sessions, and process improvement initiatives Onboard new team members with structured training plans covering field leadership recruiting, hourly hiring, and key systems Strategic Projects & Influence Partner with the Sr. Direct...