Assistant Manager

Bringing Hot Bagels to The Villages area early 2026!

Ready to lead something fresh? Jeff’s Bagel Run is coming to a city near you, bringing scratch‑made bagels, joyful energy, and true community spirit. We’re looking for a driven, people‑loving leader to build a high‑performing team and launch one of our newest locations in early 2026. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, love developing people, and want to grow with a brand that’s expanding quickly, this is your moment.

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.

We’re looking for a
Assistant Manager to support our Villages location. If you’re energized by leading from the front, developing teams, and creating exceptional guest experiences every single day, we’d love to meet you.

As the Assistant Manager, you’ll be a key leader in the store and the suppoprt to the General Manager. You’ll help guide day‑to‑day operations, support and develop the team, and ensure every guest who walks through our doors feels the Jeff’s Bagel Run warmth.

You will:

• Support daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth, consistent execution.
• Lead shifts with confidence—setting the tone, maintaining energy, and keeping the team focused.
• Coach, train, and motivate team members while reinforcing hospitality and operational standards.
• Act as the primary support to the General Manager, helping implement goals and company initiatives.
• Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness, food quality, and service are consistently met.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, prep systems, and organization to keep the store running efficiently.
• Step in to solve problems quickly and calmly in fast‑paced moments.
• Uphold company policies and ensure proper handling of cash, discounts, and daily procedures.
• Foster a positive, accountable, team‑oriented culture.
• Jump in wherever needed—we are working managers and lead side‑by‑side with our teams.

You’re someone who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys being in the middle of the action. You love developing people, supporting your GM, and making sure the team feels confident and set up for success.

You bring:

• Previous leadership experience in a restaurant or fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• A hands‑on leadership style rooted in positivity and accountability.
• The ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure.
• Attention to detail in operations, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.
• A team‑first mindset and a desire to grow within a rapidly expanding brand.

If you’re excited to grow your leadership skills, make a real impact on your team, 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.