Experience-First Store Leader (Workshop)

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, is looking for a Full Time Store Manager at University Town Center. You will lead the workshop, drive Guest experience, coaches teams, manage payroll and scheduling, and ensure adherence to brand standards.

Key duties include creating weekly schedules, making hiring decisions, overseeing inventory, merchandising, and safety. You will build a high-performing team and lead operations across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a customer-centric business.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience using store technology solutions (POS, scheduling, HRIS, time and attendance).

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and team performance through coaching and scheduling.
• Create weekly schedules and assign daily tasks.
• Make hiring and promotion decisions with guidance from leadership.
• Enforce policies, brand standards, and safety.
• Oversee inventory management and merchandising displays.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

HRIS

Time & attendance

Job description

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, is looking for a Full Time Store Manager at University Town Center. You will lead the workshop, drive Guest experience, coaches teams, manage payroll and scheduling, and ensure adherence to brand standards.

Key duties include creating weekly schedules, making hiring decisions, overseeing inventory, merchandising, and safety. You will build a high-performing team and lead operations across days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.