About this opportunity
Ditsch USA lists this Head Pretzel Pro (Store Manager) opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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.
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
Who can apply
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