District Manager, Management

Brand:
Bagel Brands At 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 7 company owned stores throughout the Kansas City, KS area. 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: $85,700 - $94,700 Bonus:
Quarterly bonus potential

To 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.

• 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 candidates Provides timely and thoughtful feedback.
• Consistently demonstrates active and timely coaching capabilities.
• Offers guidance to leaders regarding personal development opportunities and career path.
• Monitor and participate in all levels of training from new Team Member through District Manager
• Manage the district Profit and Loss (P&L), including General and Administration
• Utilizes and interprets P&L and financial statements to analyze financial trends and make the necessary adjustments
• Assist General Managers in the timely resolution of all issues, including but not limited to: employee/customer relations, supply chain management and asset management
• Follow-up on all customer and employee complaints and ensure necessary corrective measures at the store level
• Uses financial planning knowledge to manage budgets for stores, self, and company, day-to-day, and for the future
• Coordinate all activities associated with timely new store openings

Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do:
Support One Another, Make Fun Happen, Be Yourself, Take Ownership, Serve With Love. Leads by giving and earning trust of direct reports, peers and leaders. Takes ownership of ALL OF IT, with pride, joy and enthusiasm. Takes being yourself seriously – shows up at their best self all the time and demands the same of their team. Possesses a clear and engaging communication style rooted in a desire to understand others and cocreate solutions.

Leads with a global view of the Bagel Brands – looking beyond the area/district to the region and holistic brand. Team feels valued, appreciated and seen through individual, intentional, personal relationships. Maintains a calm and composed demeanor amidst…