DISTRICT SHIFT LEADER

Einstein Bros Bagels • Atlanta, GA

4d • 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 employee 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.

District Shift Leaders lead by example and serve as brand ambassadors, providing ongoing coaching and training to teams. They may work in different operational roles each shift to maintain high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store environment. Shifts may begin as early as 3 a.m. for baking and store-opening duties, and varied hours and weekends may be required. The development plan includes training in 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 have 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 holding a valid certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay plus cash and credit card tips.
• Employee Assistance Program, including therapy, financial advising, and legal advice.
• Free online life coaching and webinars through Learn To Live.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Stores close at 2 p.m.; the position does not require working past 3 p.m.

What This Job Offers

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