General Manager

Einstein Bros Bagels•Coralville, IA

13d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bruegger’s Bagels is seeking a General Manager to oversee all aspects of a store with an ownership-minded approach. The role is hands-on and includes ensuring the store is audit-ready, orders are executed, and customers receive an exceptional experience. General Managers support the team during breakfast and lunch rushes, cover positions as needed, manage breaks, and work to achieve positive customer survey results. The stores operate on a one-shift model. Leaders may start as early as 4 a.m. to complete the first bake and open the store. Stores close at 2 p.m.; closing and preparation for the next day typically take another 30–45 minutes. Administrative work can include scheduling, ordering, and inventory, and the role also includes taking the daily deposit to the bank. The company provides five weeks of training. Successful candidates are hands-on restaurant leaders who can motivate and inspire their teams. The role also involves recruiting quality team members and developing internal talent. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The job is located at 404 1st Avenue, Coralville, Iowa 52241. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours, with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties may change, and the description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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 experience and the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Strategies and capability for achieving food cost goals and labor targets.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to P&L analysis.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of store operations with an ownership-minded approach.
Ensure the store is audit-ready and catering, mobile, and in-store orders are executed.
Provide customers with an exceptional experience and support positive customer survey results.
Work hands-on in store positions during breakfast and lunch rushes as needed.
Manage team breaks and motivate and inspire team members.
Complete the first bake and open the store when scheduled to start early.
Close the store and prepare it for the next day.
Handle scheduling, ordering, and inventory as needed.
Take the daily deposit to the bank.
Recruit quality team members and develop internal talent.
Achieve food cost goals and labor targets.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $65,000–$70,000.
Attainable quarterly bonus; over 60% of General Managers received a bonus last year.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
HSA/FSA.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off, accruing 180 hours in the first year.
Pet insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Employee discounts, including Tickets at Work, Sprint, Quicken Loans, and company swag.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
No nights or evenings; operating hours are 6 a.m.–2 p.m.
Career growth opportunities, including promotion to District Manager.