District Shift Leader

General Manager Opportunity

Join Bruegger's, where we've been serving genuine, New York-style bagels and real, made-in-Vermont cream cheese for over 35 years. We're committed to work-life balance for our team, with our stores closing at 2pm. We are looking for our next General Manager!

If you are ready to rise and grow your career, becoming a District Shift Leader is for you. District Shift Leaders participate in a targeted General Manager development plan to learn how to be a bagel boss. Once the development plan is complete, you will be next in line to take ownership of a bakery as a General Manager when a position is available.

A day in the life of a District Shift Leader includes performing management duties at a home location and supporting other bakeries in the market as needed. Shifts begin as early as 3am for the first bake and store opening duties. You will lead by example, be a brand ambassador, and provide ongoing coaching and training for the teams. Our bakeries are busy, and you will jump into different roles every shift to ensure high-quality food and beverages for our guests and keep a safe, clean store environment.

The GM development plan will include training in restaurant administrative duties such as inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management. You will learn valuable skills as you grow into a GM role such as P&L analysis, how to achieve food cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting quality team members.

What's in it for you : medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off; minimum 30 hours / week required; never have to work past 3pm; competitive pay, plus cash and credit card tips; employee assistance program - free therapy, financial advising, legal advice, etc.; learn to live - free online life coaching, webinars, to help with stress, anxiety, and more; 401K with company match.

What we're looking for : expected to fill in for General Managers at other locations within the market; expected to accept a permanent General Manager promotion within the market when available, specific location is not guaranteed; high school diploma or equivalent; a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience; must be able to work varied hours / days as business dictates including early hours and weekends (starting as early as 3am); must be able to pass background check and possess a current, valid driver's license; must complete Bagel Brands ServSafe Certification program by the end of the GM development plan, if a valid certification is not already in possession.