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Sweetgreen Guides
2 insider guides from real Sweetgreen workers.
Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads and warm bowls made with locally sourced ingredients. Their mixing station uses a precision 'vortex toss' technique. Learn how they handle 150+ salads per hour while preventing cross-contamination.
Sweetgreen Morning Prep: What Happens Before Open
Sweetgreen's morning prep crew chops, roasts, and portions every ingredient before the store opens. Here's the full prep schedule from open to close.
Sweetgreen Mixing Station: Portion Control at Scale
Sweetgreen mixes every salad to order using a precise portion and toss technique. Here's how the mixing station is structured to handle a lunch rush.