General Manager - 5038

About the role

At Einstein Bros. Bagels, we believe in the bagel and have been baking them fresh daily since 1995. Our General Managers oversee all aspects of the store with a “treat it like you own it” philosophy. Our stores operate on a one-shift model, opening as early as 4am for the first bake and closing at 2pm, allowing you to enjoy evenings with loved ones.

A day in the life includes ensuring the store is audit-ready, executing catering/mobile/in-store orders, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. During rushes, you’ll support the team in all positions, manage breaks, and drive positive customer survey results. After closing, you’ll handle end-of-day tasks like scheduling, ordering, inventory, and depositing daily revenue—all completed well before dinner.

We provide 5 weeks of training to prepare you for this hands-on leadership role. Successful candidates typically have 1-3 years of General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience in a restaurant setting. You’ll motivate and inspire the team while managing P&L analysis, food costs, labor targets, and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all store operations with a “treat it like you own it” mindset.
• Open the store as early as 4am for the first bake and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain audit readiness and execute catering, mobile, and in-store orders.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience and drive positive survey results.
• Support the team during breakfast and lunch rushes by filling in where needed.
• Manage breaks, scheduling, ordering, and inventory.
• Handle end-of-day closing tasks, including depositing daily revenue.
• Analyze P&L, control food costs, and meet labor targets.
• Recruit, develop, and retain quality team members.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience in a restaurant setting.
• Hands-on leadership with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Experience with P&L analysis and achieving food cost/labor goals.
• Strong talent development and recruiting skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

The physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $55,000–$58,000 annually.
• Attainable quarterly bonus (over 60% of GMs earned one last year).
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, disability, and life insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): accrue 180 hours in the first year.
• Career growth: 80% of 2022 District Managers were promoted from GM roles.
• Additional perks: pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, employee discounts (Tickets at Work, Sprint, Quicken Loans), company swag, and an Employee Assistance Program for employees and family.

Pay

Hourly rate: $15.78–$27.62 per hour (starting pay subject to local and state minimum wage regulations).

Schedule

Operating hours: 6am–2pm (no nights or evenings).

Location: 2087 Baltimore-Reynoldsburg Rd, Ste Q, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.