District Shift Leader
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 General Manager standards in the General Manager’s absence and is expected to fill in for General Managers at other locations and 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, and employees are not required to work past 3 p.m. The role leads by example, represents the brand, coaches and trains team members, and works across bakery roles to maintain food and beverage quality and a safe, clean store. Development-plan training includes administrative responsibilities and skills such as inventory tracking, vendor orders, cash management, P&L analysis, food-cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting.
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.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform management duties at the home location and support other bakeries in the market as needed.
- Lead to General Manager standards in the General Manager’s absence.
- Fill in for General Managers at other locations within the market.
- 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.
- 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.
- Accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- No work past 3 p.m.; no evenings or nights.
- Competitive pay, plus cash and credit card tips.
- Employee Assistance Program, including therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
- Learn To Live online life coaching and webinars.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
