District Shift Leader

Einstein Bros Bagels•Wallingford, CT
•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The District Shift Leader participates in a targeted General Manager development plan and is expected to become the next General Manager when a position becomes available. They perform management duties at a home bakery and support other bakeries in the market as needed. They lead to the General Manager standard when the General Manager is absent, and are expected to accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available; the specific location is not guaranteed. Shifts may begin as early as 3 a.m. for baking and store-opening duties. The District Shift Leader leads by example, represents the brand, and provides ongoing coaching and training. They work in different bakery roles as needed to maintain food and beverage quality and a safe, clean store environment. The development plan includes administrative training in inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management, as well as preparation in P&L analysis, food-cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting. Stores close at 2 p.m.; the posting states that employees will not work past 3 p.m. The position requires at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be able to work varied hours and days as business dictates, including early hours and weekends; shifts may start as early as 3 a.m.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Must possess a current, valid driver's license.
  • Must complete the Bagel Brands ServSafe Certification program by the end of the General Manager development plan if not already certified.
  • Must be available to work at other locations within the market and accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available.

Nice To Haves

  • A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience is preferred.
  • An existing valid ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform management duties at a home location and support other bakeries in the market as needed.
  • Lead the bakery to the General Manager standard when the General Manager is absent.
  • Lead by example and serve as a brand ambassador.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and training for bakery teams.
  • Work in different roles as needed to ensure high-quality food and beverages and maintain a safe, clean store environment.
  • Learn and perform administrative duties including inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management.
  • Develop skills in P&L analysis, meeting food-cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting quality team members.
  • Fill in for General Managers at other market locations and accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employee Assistance Program, including therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
  • Learn To Live online life coaching and webinars.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Competitive pay plus cash and credit card tips.
  • No work past 3 p.m.; stores close at 2 p.m.
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