Head Pretzel Pro (Store Manager)

Head Pretzel Pro (Store Manager) - Ditsch at Jungle Jim’s Eastgate

A Pretzelpreneur

Create. Innovate. Lead. Profit.

Location: Jungle Jim’s Eastgate – Cincinnati, OH

Compensation: $18–22/hour + Profit Sharing Opportunity Position: Full-Time (Closed Monday)

Reports to: Vice President of Sales & Marketing

This Is Not a Job. It's a Business Opportunity.

Most food service roles ask you to follow a menu. We're looking for someone excited to help create one.

Ditsch is seeking an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for food, creativity, and customer experience to help build and grow our newest location inside Jungle Jim's International Market. This role is designed for someone who wants more than day to day management responsibilities. It's for someone who wants ownership, influence, and the ability to leave their mark on a growing business.

If you've ever dreamed of running your own concept, testing new recipes, creating customer favorites, and being rewarded for the success you create, this could be your opportunity.

Your Mission

Help us redefine what a pretzel can be.

At Ditsch, we believe pretzels are more than a snack they're a platform for creativity. From savory sandwiches and loaded bites to sweet desserts and seasonal specialties, we're looking for someone who can constantly surprise and delight customers with new ideas.

This role provides the opportunity to combine culinary creativity with business leadership while helping shape the future of the Ditsch brand.

What You'll Own

Culinary Innovation

• Develop new menu items and limited-time offerings

• Experiment with flavors, ingredients, toppings, sauces, and presentations

• Create unique experiences that keep customers coming back

• Identify trends and transform them into profitable menu offerings

• Help establish Jungle Jim's as a destination for pretzel innovation

Business Leadership

• Lead the daily operation with an ownership mindset

• Recruit, train, and inspire a high performing team

• Manage scheduling, labor, inventory, and food costs

• Ensure outstanding product quality and guest experiences

• Drive sales growth and operational excellence

Financial Performance

• Take ownership of the location's P&L performance

• Understand how decisions impact profitability

• Manage expenses and maximize returns

• Help shape promotional and merchandising strategies

• Participate in profit-sharing tied to the success of the business

Customer Experience

• Build relationships with guests

• Gather feedback and turn insights into action

• Create memorable experiences that generate excitement and repeat visits

• Become the face of the Ditsch brand within the community

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity may be perfect for:

• Chefs looking for more business ownership

• Bakers with entrepreneurial ambitions

• Restaurant managers ready for their next challenge

• Food truck operators seeking stability and growth

• Culinary graduates eager to innovate

• Hospitality professionals passionate about food and people

• Entrepreneurs who want to build something meaningful

What We're Looking For

• Culinary, Hospitality, or Food Service degree preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work weekends and flexible foodservice hours, primarily afternoons and evenings

• Passion for customer service, guest engagement, and team development

• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in menu innovation and business growth

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, customer focused environment

• Comfortable taking ownership of operational and financial performance

• ServSafe Certification preferred (training and certification can be provided)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and retail environment

• Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional quality and customer service standards

• Ability to work safely around commercial kitchen equipment and food preparation areas

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who sees possibilities where others see limitations.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role isn't measured simply by how many pretzels are sold. Success means:

• Introducing new menu items that customers talk about

• Building a loyal customer following

• Growing sales and profitability

• Creating a team culture people want to be part of

• Continuously discovering new ways to elevate the pretzel experience

• Running the business as if it were your own

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Profit-sharing opportunity

• Paid training

• Benefits and PTO

• Career development with a growing international brand

• Creative freedom to influence menu development and product innovation

• Meaningful business leadership responsibilities

• The opportunity to help launch and grow a new location from the ground up

Your Piece of the Pretzel

For more than 100 years, Ditsch has been crafting authentic German pretzels. As we continue to grow in the United States, we're looking for leaders who think like owners, create like chefs, and inspire like entrepreneurs.

This is your opportunity to combine culinary creativity, operational leadership, and business ownership into one exciting role.

We're not looking for someone to manage a pretzel shop.

We're looking for someone to help build the future of what a pretzel can be.

Apply today and claim your piece of the pretzel.

Ditsch USA, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.