District Shift Leader

Einstein Bros Bagels • Bloomfield Township, MI

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About The Position

The District Shift Leader participates in a targeted General Manager development plan, preparing 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 available; the specific location is not guaranteed.

Shifts may begin as early as 3 a.m. for baking and store-opening duties. The position leads by example, represents the brand, and coaches and trains teams. It also involves working in different roles during each shift 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. The role requires at least 30 hours per week and may include varied hours and weekend work. 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 and 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.
• 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; the specific location is not guaranteed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform management duties at a home location and support other bakeries in the market as needed.
• Lead to the General Manager standard in the General Manager’s absence.
• Fill in for General Managers at other market locations.
• Lead by example and serve as a brand ambassador.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training for team members.
• Work in different roles as needed to ensure high-quality food and beverages and maintain a safe, clean store environment.
• Train in inventory tracking, vendor orders, cash management, P&L analysis, food cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay, plus cash and credit card tips.
• Employee Assistance Program offering therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
• Learn To Live online life coaching and webinars to help with stress, anxiety, and more.
• 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

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