Operations Innovation & Implementation Manager

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$100K-$112K From the posting source

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$61,842 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+1.9% - Slower

71% above the BLS role benchmark for operations aggregate.

Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Operations From the posting source

Seniority

Senior From the posting source

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About this role

Operations Innovation & Implementation Manager Los Angeles, CA About the Role Sweetgreen is building the future of fast-casual dining - and menu innovation is at the center of that work. The Operations Innovation & Implementation Manager will own the end-to-end testing lifecycle for new menu items, core menu development and limited-time offerings, from field execution through fleet readiness. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring equal parts strategic thinking, operational rigor, and collaborative instinct. What You'll Do Own the end-to-end cross-functional market test lifecycle for new menu and core menu development - from equipment and smallware needs to test design and site selection through data analysis, readout, and go/no-go recommendations. Lead field execution for menu tests in partnership with marketing, engineering, culinary, and operations; ensure operational fidelity and consistent data capture across test locations. Synthesize quantitative and qualitative signals (sales, labor impact, throughput, yield/waste, customer feedback) into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership. Build and maintain cross-functional project plans that align culinary, operations, marketing, supply chain, and engineering on test timelines and launch sequencing. Develop and maintain menu test protocols, tracking tools, and post-test documentation to build institutional knowledge. Partner with the operations and technology teams to build automation compatibility into menu development from day one, ensuring test learnings inform how items are designed, sequenced, and scaled. What You'll Bring Bachelor's in Business, Hospitality, Food Science, Operations, Culinary Management, or related field. 5+ years of experience in restaurant operations, consulting, strategy, innovation, operations services, project management, or product management required;

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