Area Manager, Management Retail & Store Manager

Bringing Hot Bagels to The Villages and Gaineville area early 2026! We’re not just building stores—we’re building a movement. Jeff’s Bagel Run is opening new locations across Florida, and we’re searching for an inspiring Area Manager to help us lead the charge in the Gainesville/ The Villages. This role is perfect for a strategic, people-first leader who can elevate teams, create consistency, and drive results across a region.

Step into a brand with momentum and help us bring joy, community, and fresh-baked excellence to even more neighborhoods.

At Jeff’s Bagel Run, we believe great bagels can spark joy, bring people together, and turn everyday moments into something special. What started in Jeff’s home kitchen in 2019 has grown into 14 bustling shops across the Southeast—and we’re just getting started. This is the perfect time to join a fast-growing, community-driven brand with big goals and even bigger heart.

• Oversee daily restaurant operations while hitting KPIs, sales goals, and profitability targets.
• Lead, coach, hire, and inspire your team to deliver top-tier hospitality and consistent results.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, receiving, and vendor relationships with precision and care.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and operational execution.
• Use guest feedback to fuel continuous improvement and drive repeat visits.
• Communicate proactively with your Operating Manager.
• Uphold company policies and handle cash, comps, discounts, and reporting accurately.
• Create a positive, high-energy work environment that encourages teamwork and accountability.
• Build strong connections with the community—and find opportunities to grow the business locally.
• Make sound, timely decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure moments.
• Ensure ambience, service, and food quality meet our standards (and your own!).
• Jump in wherever needed to support service, operations, and team success.

• A track record of meeting KPIs and delivering results.
• Strong communication, coaching, and people-development skills.
• Excellent decision-making abilities under pressure.
• A hands-on leadership style rooted in accountability, positivity, and adaptability.
• Attention to detail, from financial controls to store cleanliness to guest engagement.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.

If you’re excited to grow with a rapidly expanding brand, make a real impact, and bring joy to your community one bagel at a time, Jeff’s Bagel Run is the place for you. Apply today and help us build something delicious together.