District Shift Leader

Einstein Bros Bagels • Plymouth Township, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The District Shift Leader participates in a targeted General Manager development plan and is being prepared 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 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, coaches and trains teams, works across different roles, and helps ensure high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store. 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 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.
• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience is preferred.
• 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 unless already holding a valid certification.
• Must work at least 30 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.

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 serve as a brand ambassador.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training for team members.
• Work in different bakery roles to help ensure high-quality food and beverages and maintain a safe, clean store environment.
• Train in administrative duties including inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management.
• Develop skills in P&L analysis, achieving 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