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Licensing Manager
Los Angeles, United States
sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We
passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each
sweetgreen, our 3,500 team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce
delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we’re committed to leaving people better than
we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re out to change what that means.
We’re looking for a Licensing Manager to manage and research the procurement of all new restaurant
licenses and permits, as well as oversee renewals for existing restaurants. This role will report to our
Sr. Director of Store Development and will work closely with Operations, Accounting and the extended
Store Development team.
Core Work Activities:
Research and implement the timely procurement of new restaurant licenses and permits. Coordinate
with, government agencies, construction managers, expediters, architects, development team,
operations, law firms.
Ensure all necessary permits and licenses meet strict construction and operational deadlines. Work
with various cross functional teams to ensure required parties are involved in various stages of the
licensing procurement and approval process
Research laws and regulations per market to have in depth knowledge of operational requirements and
regulations that may be applicable.
Manage Licensing Specialist who maintains existing restaurants’ operational licenses. Liaison between
all departments and restaurants to: facilitate processing renewal applications and check/Coupa
requests for incoming applications; sending out updated licenses to stores; maintain vendor billing
records; and provide all necessary paperwork
Ensure Licensing Specialist oversees and maintains updates for SG licensing enterprise system as the
single source of information for operational licenses and renewal requirements.
Ensure restaurants have up-to-date copies of their permits/licenses and provide clear instructions on
the legal responsibilities of each permit/license. Responsible for permit audits confirming that all
restaurants have necessary permits and licenses up-to-date.
Manage liquor license application and renewal process for any restaurants that serve beer & wine
Liaise⌥withA Finance team to ensure timely submission of Sales Tax Permits for new restaurant openings
Requirements:
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9/14/23, 2:36 AM Licensing Manager at sweetgreen

5+ year managing permits and licenses for a national restaurant brand

Effectively manage priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
Notary public
Ability to audit and review data for accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication
Flexibility and ability to react professionally to changes in schedules and/or project direction3:24
without
sacrificing productivity
Self-starter who thrives on working independently 8

Ability to influence cross-functional partners to meet deliverables

Previous experience with LicenseHQ, Avalara or equivalent
Proficient in Word and G Suite (google sheets, hangout, etc)
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Schedule:
Full-time, salaried position based in our LA sweetgreen support center
What You'll Get:
Competitive pay
Health, dental + vision insurance
Flexible scheduling, because we respect the need for work/life harmony
Flexible vacation days
Complimentary sweetgreen restaurant credit
Career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
Sg swag and tenure rewards through our “shade of green” program
Invitation to our annual Impact Retreat offsite
The Bigger Impact:
An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, by growing them and making
sweetgreen a better place to work for our teams
A collaborative family of people who live our core values and have your back
To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
Come Join the Sweetlife!
sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to
join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious
creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition,
genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the
uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration
protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary range for this role:
Starting salary range based on experience
$95,000—$105,000 USD

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9/14/23, 2:36 AM Licensing Manager at sweetgreen

sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to
join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious
creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition,
genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the
uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration 3:24
protected by federal, state, or local law.
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eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.

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