Assistant Store Manager

Insomniacookies; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision & pet insurance

Paid vacation + wellness days

Career development pipeline into BOM leadership

Free cookies every shift

Fun, fast-paced team culture

Job summary

Insomniacookies in Bloomington, Indiana, is hiring an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager. This role is a leadership pipeline to develop Bakery Operations Managers through hands-on operational excellence and team leadership. ABOMs will execute bakery operations while supporting talent development.

Candidates must have leadership experience, enjoy fast-paced work environments, and be ready to coach team members. The position includes perks such as competitive pay, medical benefits, and free cookies during shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute all core bakery operations including inventory rotation.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of staff.
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational discipline

Coaching and development

Problem-solving skills

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) is a leadership pipeline role designed to develop the next generation of Bakery Operations Managers. ABOMs are expected to operate at near-BOM level, executing bakery operations with urgency, accuracy, and accountability while building the leadership skills needed to run a bakery independently.

This role blends hands‑on operational excellence with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership. ABOMs act as a true extension of the BOM and must be capable of stepping into full bakery ownership when needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Execution

• 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

Talent & Team Development

• 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

Leadership & Ownership

• 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

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Able to independently execute all BOM‑level administrative and operational tasks
• Bakery is fully staffed, trained, and operating at high standards
• Strong culture of accountability and consistency
• Acts as a reliable operational leader during any coverage scenario
• Demonstrates clear readiness and upward mobility toward a BOM role

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 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
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

SWEET POSITION PERKS

• Competitive pay + bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision & pet insurance
• Paid vacation + wellness days
• Career development pipeline into BOM leadership
• Free cookies every shift
• Fun, fast‑paced team culture