General Manager

Einstein Bros Bagels•East Lansing, MI

3d•$60,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

Einstein Bros. Bagels is seeking a General Manager to oversee all aspects of a bakery store with an ownership-minded approach. The role is hands-on and includes leading the team, ensuring strong customer experiences, and managing store operations. The store follows a one-shift model and closes at 2 p.m.; leaders may start as early as 4 a.m. to bake and open. After closing, managers spend approximately 30–45 minutes closing and preparing for the next day. Five weeks of training is provided. General Managers help maintain audit readiness, execute catering, mobile, and in-store orders, and support the team during breakfast and lunch rushes. They also manage administrative work such as scheduling, ordering, and inventory, make daily bank deposits, recruit and develop team members, and meet food-cost and labor goals. The position offers competitive pay of $60,000–$63,000 and an opportunity to grow into district management.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
1–3 years of prior General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience in a restaurant setting.
Hands-on restaurant operations and team leadership capability.
Knowledge of strategies for achieving food-cost goals and labor targets.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to P&L analysis.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of store operations.
Help ensure the store is audit ready.
Ensure catering, mobile, and in-store orders are executed.
Provide an exceptional customer experience and support positive customer survey results.
Work in any store position as needed during breakfast and lunch rushes and keep the team’s breaks on schedule.
Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling, ordering, and inventory management.
Take the daily deposit to the bank.
Recruit quality team members and develop internal talent.
Use established strategies to achieve food-cost goals and labor targets.
Motivate and inspire the team.