District Shift Leader

Einstein Bros Bagels • Vestavia Hills, AL

6d • 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. In the General Manager’s absence, the District Shift Leader leads to the General Manager standard. A permanent General Manager promotion within the market is expected when available, though the specific location is not guaranteed.

Shifts may begin as early as 3 a.m. for the first bake and store-opening duties. The District Shift Leader leads by example, represents the brand, coaches and trains team members, and works in different roles to help ensure high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store environment. The development plan includes restaurant administration such as inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management, as well as preparation for General Manager responsibilities including P&L analysis, food-cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting.

The position requires at least 30 hours per week. Team members will not work past 3 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours; these requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations. Duties may change, and the description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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.
• Must meet the physical demands of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience is preferred.
• A valid ServSafe certification, if already held.

Responsibilities

• Perform management duties at the home location and support other bakeries in the market as needed.
• 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 teams.
• Work in different bakery roles to help ensure high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store environment.
• Complete training in inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management.
• Develop skills in P&L analysis, managing food-cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting quality team members.
• Fill in for General Managers at other locations within the market.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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