District Shift Leader

Einstein Bros Bagels • Northville, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The District Shift Leader participates in a targeted General Manager development plan, with the goal of being next in line 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. The District Shift Leader leads to the General Manager standard when the General Manager is absent and is expected to 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 baking and store-opening duties. The role leads by example, serves as a brand ambassador, and coaches and trains team members. It also involves working across different bakery roles to help ensure high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store environment. Development-plan training includes administrative duties such as inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management, as well as P&L analysis, food-cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting. The position requires at least 30 hours per week and may involve varied hours and weekends. 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 certified.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during working hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform management duties at a home bakery and support other bakeries in the market as needed.
• Lead to the General Manager standard in the General Manager’s absence.
• Lead by example and represent the brand.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to bakery teams.
• Work in different roles each shift to help ensure high-quality food and beverages and maintain a safe, clean store environment.
• Learn and perform 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 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED