District shift leader

Einstein Bros Bagels•Albuquerque, NM
•Onsite

About The Position

The District Shift Leader participates in a targeted General Manager development plan, with the goal of becoming eligible to take ownership of a bakery as a General Manager when a position becomes available. The role performs management duties at a home location and supports other bakeries in the market as needed. District Shift Leaders lead to the General Manager standard when the General Manager is absent and are expected to fill in for General Managers at other locations and accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when one is available; the specific location is not guaranteed. Shifts may begin as early as 3 a.m. for the first bake and store opening duties. The role leads by example, represents the brand, coaches and trains team members, and moves among different bakery roles to help provide high-quality food and beverages and maintain a safe, clean store. 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. The position requires at least 30 hours per week. The job description states that employees will not work past 3 p.m.

Requirements

  • Must be 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 in possession of a valid certification.

Nice To Haves

  • A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform management duties at the home location and support other bakeries in the market as needed.
  • Fill in for General Managers at other market locations and lead 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 during shifts to help ensure high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store environment.
  • Learn restaurant 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.
  • Accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive pay
  • Cash and credit card tips, subject to state regulations
  • Employee Assistance Program, including therapy, financial advising, and legal advice
  • Learn To Live online life coaching and webinars
  • 401(k) with company match
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