District Manager - NYC

Brief Description Competitive triathletes and passionate bakers, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald left their careers to open a small bread shop in New York City in 1995 — Levain Bakery.

Brief Description Competitive triathletes and passionate bakers, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald left their careers to open a small bread shop in New York City in 1995 — Levain Bakery. One day, they baked a BIG chocolate chip walnut cookie as energy for triathlon training. At Levain, a batch of these 6‑ounce cookies flew off the shelves, and an icon was born.

The cozy shop on West 74th Street became a neighborhood favorite and a destination for epicurious visitors from around the world, hungry for “the cookie.” From the start, Pam, Connie, and the team baked everything fresh on‑site each day, donating the day’s leftovers to charity — and we still do, nearly 30 years later. Today, Levain has bakeries across the country (with more to come!),

plus ecommerce gift boxes to treat cookie lovers in every state.

To give rise to lifelong memories.

To bring together people who treat their work and the craft of baking and all who come to visit with great care.

Every day, we strive to embody our company’s five core values:

• Welcome All
  - We are all in it together
• Work Hard and Be Kind
  - We pull our weight, we do our best, and take care of each other
• Lead with Heart
  - We operate with empathy and integrity
• Rise Up
  - We take initiative to make things better
• Savor It
  - We are present and find the fun!

District Managers oversee several retail bakeries, possibly in multiple regions. District Managers provide on‑the‑ground support to their team of General Managers and ensure retail, baking production, and operations needs are met. The District Manager role is a key member in the pipeline for future leadership positions as Levain continues to grow nationally.

The ideal candidate has previous multi‑unit oversight with strong problem‑solving instincts, decision making and leadership skills, and the ability to manage a clear growth path for operations. The most successful District Managers at Levain are highly engaged, hands‑on leaders who balance strategic thinking with in‑the‑bakery connections.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, communicate, train, and work independently.
• Adaptability and flexibility; you recognize that in the food industry, anything can and will happen and you’re able to calmly troubleshoot issues.
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• People‑forward attitude with collaborative spirit and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong financial acumen with proven track record of managing a large portfolio.
• Embody and promote the values and standards of Levain Bakery.

• Develop a cohesive team of General Managers and staff in the bakeries to meet and exceed bakery expectations.
• Inspire the team to work together towards achieving the common goals of the business and bring our core values to life in the bakeries every day.
• Ensure DEI principles are upheld in bakery operations and leadership practices, where General Managers foster a culture of inclusion in their store.
• Facilitate appropriate daily coaching and one‑on‑ones with General Managers to solicit feedback regarding all aspects of the operation and be able to communicate that feedback to the executive team in real time.
• Continually assess the status of current management teams, developing action plans to address any issues.
• Seek growth opportunities for team members to promote internal growth and work with our people to motivate, develop, and succession plan.

• Monitor and ensure that appropriate staffing levels…