District Shift Leader

Jobtailor; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bagel Brands is seeking a candidate to participate in a General Manager development plan and perform management duties at a home location while supporting other area bakeries as needed.

The role involves traveling between markets to learn from leaders, leading in the GM’s absence, and coaching teams to achieve high standards in food quality, safety, and store operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 30 hours/week required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Must be able to work varied hours/days including early hours and weekends (as early as 3am).
• Must pass a background check.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Must complete ServSafe Certification by the end of the GM development plan if not already certified.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a targeted General Manager development plan.
• Perform management duties at a home location.
• Support other bakeries in the market as needed.
• Travel among area bakeries to gain independence and learn from additional leaders.
• Lead to the General Manager standard in the absence of the General Manager.
• Lead by example and act as a brand ambassador.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training for teams.
• Work across different roles each shift to ensure high-quality food and beverages.
• Maintain a safe and clean store environment.
• Learn and perform inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management.
• Develop skills in P&L analysis, achieving food cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting quality team members.

Skills

Leadership Experience

P&L Analysis

Inventory Tracking

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

• Participate in a targeted General Manager development plan
• Perform management duties at a home location
• Support other bakeries in the market as needed
• Travel among area bakeries to gain independence and learn from additional leaders
• Lead to the General Manager standard in the absence of the General Manager
• Lead by example and act as a brand ambassador
• Provide ongoing coaching and training for teams
• Work across different roles each shift to ensure high-quality food and beverages
• Maintain a safe and clean store environment
• Learn and perform inventory tracking, vendor orders, and cash management
• Develop skills in P&L analysis, achieving food cost and labor targets, scheduling, and recruiting quality team members

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply
• Minimum 30 hours/week required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred
• 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 a background check
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license
• Must complete Bagel Brands ServSafe Certification program by the end of the GM development plan if not already certified
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills, with a focus on team development, operational excellence, and financial analysis. Proficient in inventory tracking, cash management, and maintaining a safe store environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Experience
• P&L Analysis
• ServSafe Certification
• Inventory Tracking
• Team Coaching

Hard Skills

• P&L Analysis
• Inventory Tracking
• Cash Management
• Food Cost Management
• Labor Target Achievement

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Coaching
• Brand Ambassadorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification

Industry Keywords

• General Manager Development
• Food and Beverage Management
• Store Environment Maintenance
• Vendor Orders
• Recruiting