Unassigned General Manager

Bagel Brands•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bruegger's Bagels is seeking a General Manager to oversee all aspects of store operations with a "treat it like you own it" philosophy. Our stores operate on a one-shift model, closing at 2pm daily, ensuring a strong work-life balance for our team. The General Manager will be responsible for early morning baking and store opening, ensuring the store is audit-ready, executing catering/mobile/in-store orders, and providing an exceptional customer experience. During peak hours, the GM will support the team in all positions, manage breaks, and drive positive customer survey results. Post-closing tasks include store close-out, next-day preparation, and administrative duties such as scheduling, ordering, and inventory management. The role involves daily bank deposits and offers 5 weeks of comprehensive training.

Requirements

1-3 years of prior General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience in a restaurant setting.
Hands-on operational skills.
Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Proven strategies for achieving food cost goals and labor targets.
Experience in recruiting team members and developing internal talent.
Must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to P&L analysis.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of store operations with a "treat it like you own it" philosophy.
Perform early morning baking and store opening procedures.
Ensure the store is audit-ready at all times.
Execute catering, mobile, and in-store orders accurately.
Provide an exceptional customer experience.
Support team members in all positions during breakfast and lunch rushes.
Manage team breaks effectively.
Generate positive customer survey results.
Complete store close-out procedures and prepare for the next day.
Manage administrative tasks including scheduling, ordering, and inventory.
Make daily bank deposits.
Recruit quality team members and develop internal talent.
Achieve food cost goals and labor targets.