Hospitality Leadership Trainee — Lead, Learn, Elevate

Sidecar Doughnuts; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Free snacks

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is seeking a dynamic Manager-In-Training to lead and develop a high-performing team across multiple locations. You will train to drive daily operations, guest satisfaction, and brand standards in a fast-paced environment. Training spans seven weeks with staged locations and travel between sites.

The role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and collaboration on promotions, with a supportive culture and opportunities for advancement within the Sidecar brand.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills to motivate and guide diverse teams.
• Customer-focused approach to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to resolve issues quickly.
• Good grasp of budgeting, P&L, and cost control.
• Clear verbal and written communication with staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day operations and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Inspire, train, and mentor team to meet performance standards.
• Learn and execute all food and beverage recipes on production lines.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness.
• Manage budgets, costs, and revenue-enhancing strategies.
• Collaborate on marketing initiatives and community events.

Skills

Leadership

Guest focus

Problem solving

Business acumen

Communication

Job description

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is seeking a dynamic Manager-In-Training to lead and develop a high-performing team across multiple locations. You will train to drive daily operations, guest satisfaction, and brand standards in a fast-paced environment. Training spans seven weeks with staged locations and travel between sites.

The role emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and collaboration on promotions, with a supportive culture and opportunities for advancement within the Sidecar brand.