District Shift Leader

Einstein Bros Bagels • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

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 bakery and supports other bakeries in the market as needed. The District Shift Leader leads to General Manager standards when the General Manager is absent and is 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 role leads by example, represents the brand, coaches and trains team members, and works across bakery roles to support high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store. Development-plan training includes administrative tasks 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 include varied hours and weekend work. Stores close at 2 p.m.; employees will not work past 3 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to work varied hours and days as business dictates, including early hours and weekends; shifts may start as early as 3 a.m.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Complete the Bagel Brands ServSafe Certification program by the end of the General Manager development plan if not already holding a valid certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform management duties at the assigned home location and support other bakeries in the market as needed.
• Fill in for General Managers at other locations within the market.
• Lead to General Manager standards in the absence of the General Manager.
• Lead by example and act as a brand ambassador.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training for bakery teams.
• Work in different bakery roles to ensure high-quality food and beverages and maintain a safe, clean store environment.
• Complete development-plan training in inventory tracking, vendor orders, cash management, P&L analysis, food-cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting.
• Accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when one is available.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay, plus cash and credit card tips; tip eligibility is 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED