District Manager

Brand: Bagel BrandsAt Bagel Brands (Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger’s Bagels & Noah’s NY Bagels) we believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other’s company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone’s day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.The District Manager is responsible for the financial and cultural success of the district and how the assigned district impacts and contributes to the overall value and strength of the team. They will lead and develop a team of General Managers (and Area Managers) who lead a portfolio of 8 company owned stores throughout the Alabama, Tennessee, and Northern Florida areas. Success in this role comes from setting and hitting goals, developing talent, and creating a culture of high performance and high fun. This role requires abilities in people planning and business strengths, in meeting sales plans and retention metrics to both produce results in existing stores and develop a talent pipeline and operational excellence to open new stores with ease. This role is uniquely positioned to drive company growth and lead into the future. Annual Salary range: $93,000 to $100,000Bonus: Quarterly bonus potentialTo ensure success in this role, the District Manager must be in constant pursuit of delivering our Purpose and living our Values. It is imperative that the DM’s leadership celebrates, fosters, and actively cultivates Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.DOING – What you deliver: Develop General Managers (and Area Managers) who exceed guest expectations, grow sales and maximize profit by rigorously selecting, diligently training and thoughtfully coaching and mentoring staff through store vitals by utilizing tools and resources including Store Visits 2-4x monthly, People Planning, Recruiting, Financial Business Reviews, and Marketing Tools and Directives.Ensure all stores are adequately staffed with quality Shift Leaders, and where applicable, Assistant General Managers.Maintain management depth by regularly planning for succession, actively recruiting and critically selecting internal and external General Manager candidatesProvides timely and thoughtful feedback. Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilitiesOffers guidance to leaders regarding personal development opportunities and career path.Monitor and participate in all levels of training from new Team Member through District ManagerManage the district Profit and Loss (P&L), including General and AdministrationUtilizes and interprets P&L and financial statements to analyze financial trends and make the necessary adjustmentsAssist General Managers in the timely resolution of all issues, including but not limited to: employee/customer relations, supply chain management and asset managementFollow-up on all customer and employee complaints and ensure necessary corrective measures at the store levelUses financial planning knowledge to manage budgets for stores, self, and company, day-to-day, and for the futureCoordinate all activities associated with timely new store openingsEnsure effective communication (top down and bottom up) throughout the district, region and companyUtilize communication tools such as Outlook, monthly General Manager meetings and monthly store meetingsNot only are they responsible to oversee and provide leadership to multiple store locations within the region to achieve excellence in all aspects of the business, and the District Manager will also develop creative team member engagement strategies and foster a culture of continuous internal growth and developmentBEING – How you show upBrings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With LoveLeads by giving and earning trust of direct reports, peers and leadersTakes ownership of ALL OF IT, with pride, joy and enthusiasmTakes being yourself seriously – shows up at their best self all the time and demands the same of their teamPossesses a clear and engaging communication style rooted in a desire to understand others and cocreate solutionsLeads with a global view of the Bagel Brands – looking beyond the area/district to the region and holistic brandTeam feels valued, appreciated and seen through individual, intentional, personal relationshipsMaintains a calm and composed demeanor amidst chaos and confusion. Reminds people of purpose and able to redirect to move forwardCreates a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of development, leadership and learningEmbraces and owns change, is resilient, durable and unflappableDemonstrates professionalism, empathy and self-awareness regarding how they show up and other’s perceptionsFully engaged, leaning into receiving feedback, and is curious about how to build their own self-awarenessWilling to be vulnerable and seeks opportunities to enhance grow and develop selfSees opportunities and offers support or best practices to peers new in roleGrace and professionalism in challenging situations, manages confidential information professionallyQualifications:Required:At least 3-4 years of restaurant or retail multi-unit management experience.High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Basic computer knowledge.Experience analyzing financial reports (Profit and Loss, Income Statement, etc.).Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early hours as 3am depending on the bakery, some nights, weekends and some holidays.Preferred:Post High School education or college degree.Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Physical Requirements:Physical Requirements: Frequently walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this position, the District Manager is regularly required to talk or hear. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, little exposure to chemicals or potential exposure to smoke. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Coffee & Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Bagel Brands or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.Bagel Bagels and its affiliates are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and do not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.Address: | Remote , Montgomery, Alabama 00000 |The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.The duties of this position may change from time to time. Coffee & Bagel Brands reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.