District Manager - West Coast

District Manager (West Coast) Based in Los Angeles, California About Levain 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 days leftovers to charity, and we still do more than 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.

Our vision: To give rise to lifelong memories.

Our mission: 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 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 we 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! The Role District Managers oversee multiple retail bakeries and provide on-the-ground support to their team of General Managers, ensuring retail, baking production, and operations needs are met.

The District Manager is a key role in the pipeline for future leadership positions as Levain continues to grow nationally.

The ideal candidate has prior multi-unit experience, strong problem-solving instincts, sound 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 connection.

What Were Looking For Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, train, and work independently.

Adaptability and flexibility.

You recognize that in the food industry, anything can and will happen, and you calmly troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

A people-forward attitude, collaborative spirit, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Strong financial acumen and a proven track record of managing a large portfolio.

A commitment to embodying and promoting Levains values and standards.

Responsibilities People & Development Develop a cohesive team of General Managers and bakery staff who meet and exceed bakery expectations.

Inspire the team to work together toward the common goals of the business and bring our core values to life in the bakeries every day.

Ensure inclusion is upheld in bakery operations and leadership practices, and that General Managers foster a culture of belonging in their stores....