Assistant Bakery Ops Leader — Grow, Lead & Delight Guests

Insomniacookies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Early Wage Access (get paid the next t

Flexible scheduling

Employee discount (free cookies!)

Opportunities for growth into Shift LE

Job summary

Insomnia Cookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Minneapolis to join a fast-paced bakery leadership team. You will partner with the BOM to run daily operations, mentor Shift Leaders and Crew, and ensure top guest experiences with strong staffing and inventory controls.

You’ll learn the business and develop skills to eventually run your own Insomnia bakery. Expect evening and weekend shifts plus extensive team collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of leadership experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or another customer-focused environment.
• Experience coaching, motivating, and developing hourly team members.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to jump into any bakery role when needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with your BOM to lead day-to-day bakery operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Lead the bakery independently when the BOM is away, keeping the team focused and operations running smoothly.
• Coach, motivate, and develop Shift Leaders and Cookie Crew members through real-time feedback, recognition, and support.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training to build a strong, fully staffed team.
• Help create schedules and manage labor to meet the needs of the bakery and the business.
• Support ordering, inventory management, product rotation, and shrink control.
• Maintain high standards for product quality, food safety, cleanliness, speed of service, and overall bakery execution.
• Complete required operational and administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Identify opportunities to improve bakery performance and partner with your BOM and Area leadership to put solutions into action.
• Help create a culture where team members know what’s expected, feel supported, and are accountable for delivering their best.
• Jump in wherever needed—from serving guests and baking cookies to supporting the team during our busiest hours.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Staffing

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Insomnia Cookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Minneapolis to join a fast-paced bakery leadership team. You will partner with the BOM to run daily operations, mentor Shift Leaders and Crew, and ensure top guest experiences with strong staffing and inventory controls.

You’ll learn the business and develop skills to eventually run your own Insomnia bakery. Expect evening and weekend shifts plus extensive team collaboration and growth opportunities.