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District Shift Leader

Austin, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
competitive pay
Employee assistance program
401K with company match

Job Description

Einstein Bros. Bagels is a renowned bagel bakery brand that has been serving fresh, high-quality bagels daily since 1995. With a deep commitment to more than just baking, Einstein Bros. Bagels aims to spread joy, happiness, and a sense of community through its delightful offerings. The brand prioritizes work-life balance, ensuring that team members can enjoy life outside of work, with stores closing early to allow employees to be present for important personal moments. Located at 9215 W Parmer Lane Ste 110, Austin, Texas, Einstein Bros. Bagels is not just a workplace but a vibrant community hub where customers and employees alike can share smiles and create memories over a warm bagel and excellent service.

The role of District Shift Leader at Einstein Bros. Bagels is a unique opportunity for those looking to elevate their leadership career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. This position is designed as a stepping stone toward becoming a General Manager, with participants engaged in a targeted development plan that encompasses hands-on management duties, cross-location support, and extensive training in key operational areas. District Shift Leaders start their days early, often as early as 3 AM, to oversee the first bake and store opening. They set the standard in the absence of General Managers and are expected to be brand ambassadors who lead by example. These leaders not only maintain high-quality food and beverage standards and safe, clean environments but also provide crucial coaching and training to their teams. The development plan includes learning essential restaurant administrative skills such as inventory tracking, vendor orders, cash management, profit and loss analysis, food cost and labor target achievement, scheduling, and recruiting. The role offers competitive pay, tips, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental insurance, paid time off, and a 401K with a company match. Importantly, the position provides a unique work schedule that ends by 3 PM, ensuring no evening or night shifts. If you are ambitious, eager to learn, and passionate about creating great customer experiences while advancing your career in restaurant management, this role at Einstein Bros. Bagels is an ideal fit.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Ability to rise early and start shifts as early as 3 AM
  • Flexibility to work varied hours and days dictated by business needs
  • Willingness to travel to support other locations
  • Commitment to accept a General Manager promotion when available
  • Ability to handle physical demands such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during shifts
  • Must pass background check
  • Must hold a valid driver's license

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred
  • Ability to work varied hours and days including early mornings and weekends
  • Ability to pass background check
  • Possess a current, valid driver's license
  • Completion of Bagel Brands ServSafe Certification program by the end of the GM development plan, if not already certified

Job Duties

  • Perform management duties at home location and support other bakeries in the market as needed
  • Lead by example and serve as a brand ambassador
  • Provide ongoing coaching and training for team members
  • Ensure high-quality food and beverages and maintain a safe, clean store environment
  • Manage restaurant administrative duties including inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management
  • Analyze P&L, achieve food cost and labor targets, schedule staff, and recruit quality team members
  • Fill in for General Managers at other locations within the market
  • Accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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