District Manager - NYC

• Location 33 East 33rd Street,New York, NY, 10016,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Other Compensation + 20% quarterly bonus potentual

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.

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 I t- 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 are established and maintained and remain aware of any changes which may impact staffing needs.
• Partner with People Team to support recruitment and hiring high‑quality hourly staff members for NBOs through job fairs, employment partnerships, etc.
• Partner with the Training Team to ensure that each new employee receives appropriate training.

• Constantly view the bakery from the customer’s perspective and encourage each bakery to build strong ties with its local neighborhood through community events, partnerships, and donation initiatives.
• Ensure the management team and team members are continually focused on giving top‑tier service to customers in our bakeries.
• Ensure all online review platforms…