Assistant Bakery Operations Leader — Path to BOM

Insomniacookies; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus eligibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Paid vacation

Wellness days

Career development

Free cookies

Team culture

Job summary

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) for the Auburn Pointe store in Rochester Hills, MI. This role develops the next generation of Bakery Operations Managers while overseeing core bakery tasks and leadership responsibilities.

The ABOM blends hands-on operational excellence with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership, acting as an extension of the BOM and stepping into full ownership when needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality operations.
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail.
• Ability to coach and develop hourly team members.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Ability to perform all bakery roles during peak business periods.

Responsibilities

• Execute all core bakery operations including inventory rotation, scheduling support, staffing coordination, and administrative checklists.
• Maintain strict adherence to product quality, cleanliness, food safety, and guest experience standards.
• Support ordering, inventory accuracy, and shrink control.
• Assist in schedule creation and labor execution to meet operational targets.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Deliver consistent coaching and real-time performance feedback.
• Hold team members accountable to standards while reinforcing a growth mindset culture.
• Ensure onboarding and training programs are executed to company standards.
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM.
• Model urgency, accountability, and operational discipline.
• Partner with BOM and Area leadership to identify operational gaps and implement solutions.
• Maintain continuity of operations during leadership transitions or staffing shortages.

Job description

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) for the Auburn Pointe store in Rochester Hills, MI. This role develops the next generation of Bakery Operations Managers while overseeing core bakery tasks and leadership responsibilities.

The ABOM blends hands-on operational excellence with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership, acting as an extension of the BOM and stepping into full ownership when needed.