General Manager

Einstein Bros Bagels•Irvine, CA
•$72,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Einstein Bros. 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 leading the team, maintaining store readiness, ensuring catering, mobile, and in-store orders are executed, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. General Managers help wherever needed during breakfast and lunch rushes, manage breaks, and work to generate positive customer survey results. They also handle scheduling, ordering, inventory, and daily bank deposits. The company provides five weeks of training. Stores use a one-shift model and close at 2 p.m.; closing and preparation for the next day typically take 30–45 minutes.

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.
  • Proven 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 with an ownership-minded approach.
  • Lead and motivate the team, including recruiting quality team members and developing internal talent.
  • Ensure the store is audit ready.
  • Ensure catering, mobile, and in-store orders are executed.
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience and generate positive customer survey results.
  • Work in different store positions as needed during breakfast and lunch rushes and manage employee breaks.
  • Use strategies to meet food cost goals and labor targets.
  • Handle scheduling, ordering, and inventory.
  • Take the daily deposit to the bank.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay of $72,000–$74,000; an hourly rate range of $23.65–$35.48 is also listed.
  • Attainable quarterly bonus.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Health savings account and flexible spending account.
  • Disability insurance and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off, with 180 hours accrued in the first year.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Employee discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
  • Career growth opportunities, including promotion to District Manager.
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