We Should All Be Generalists

Being a generalist doesn’t mean there’s no growth, far from it. Growth is a core part of our culture, and we recognize and reward it. The generalist path is structured, ensuring that everyone has clear goals and room to advance.

Here’s how you rise through the system:

• Intern – You’re here to learn. We’ll teach you what to do.
• Junior – You’ll do the work under supervision.
• Senior – You’ll do it extremely well, no supervision needed.
• Leader – You’ll guide the team and ensure everything runs smoothly.

At every stage, you gain more responsibility, independence, and influence. As a junior, you’ll learn the ropes. As a senior, you’ll own your projects. As a leader, you’ll mentor others and shape the direction of the team.

Growth doesn’t stop there. Generalists at Toast have the opportunity to specialize over time if they want to dive deeper into a specific area, take on leadership roles, or even branch into entirely new skill sets. We encourage continuous learning and provide the support you need, whether that’s training, mentorship, or new challenges that push you forward.