District Shift Leader

Einstein Bros Bagels • Springfield, MO

10d • 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 location and supports other bakeries in the market as needed. District Shift Leaders lead to the General Manager standard when the General Manager is absent and are expected to fill in for General Managers at other market locations and accept a permanent General Manager promotion in 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 teams, and works in different operational roles to help ensure high-quality food and beverages and a safe, clean store. The General Manager development plan includes administrative training in inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management, as well as development in 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 unless already holding a valid certification.
• Must be willing to fill in for General Managers at other locations within the market and accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available.

Nice To Haves

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

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 and fill in for General Managers at other market locations.
• Lead by example and act as a brand ambassador.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to team members.
• Work in different bakery roles to support 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 team members.
• Accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when 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.
• Learn To Live online life coaching and webinars for stress, anxiety, and other topics.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Bakeries close at 2 p.m.; the position does not require work past 3 p.m.

What This Job Offers

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