District Shift Leader

Bagel Brands • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Einstein Bros. Bagels, the District Shift Leader role is designed as a targeted General Manager development plan. This position involves learning to manage a bakery and preparing to take ownership of a bakery as a General Manager when a position becomes available. District Shift Leaders perform management duties at a primary location and are also expected to support other bakeries within the market, gaining independence and learning from various leaders. Shifts typically begin as early as 3 am for baking and store opening. The role requires leading by example, acting as a brand ambassador, and providing ongoing coaching and training to teams. District Shift Leaders are responsible for ensuring high-quality food and beverages for guests and maintaining a safe, clean store environment. The development plan includes training in administrative duties such as inventory tracking, vendor orders, cash management, P&L analysis, achieving food cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting team members. The company emphasizes work-life balance, with stores closing at 2 pm, meaning no evening or night shifts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Expected to fill in for General Managers at other locations within the market
• Expected to accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available, specific location is not guaranteed
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to work varied hours/days as business dictates including early hours and weekends (starting as early as 3am)
• Must be able to pass background check
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license
• Must complete Bagel Brands ServSafe Certification program by the end of the GM development plan, if a valid certification is not already in possession

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform management duties at a home location
• Support other bakeries in the market as needed
• Lead to the General Manager standard in the absence of the General Manager
• Lead by example
• Be a brand ambassador
• Provide ongoing coaching and training for the teams
• Jump into different roles every shift to ensure high-quality food and beverages for guests
• Keep a safe, clean store environment
• Learn restaurant administrative duties such as inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management
• Learn P&L analysis
• Learn how to achieve food cost and labor targets
• Learn scheduling
• Learn recruiting quality team members

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• You will never have to work past 3PM (NO EVENINGS & NO NIGHTS!)
• Competitive pay, plus cash and credit card tips
• Employee Assistance Program – FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, etc.
• Learn To Live – FREE online life coaching, webinars, to help with stress, anxiety, and more
• 401K with company match!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED