Assistant Store Manager

Insomnia Cookies; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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

Insomnia Cookies in Corpus Christi, TX is hiring a full-time, hourly Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) to lead daily bakery operations, ensure quality and safety, and develop hourly staff. This role reports to BOM and acts as a capable stand-in during leadership transitions.

The ABOM will recruit, coach, and train team members, manage scheduling and inventory basics, and uphold company standards in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on ownership and accountability.

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.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute all core bakery operations including scheduling support, staffing coordination, and administrative checklists.
• Maintain strict adherence to product quality, cleanliness, food safety, and guest experience standards.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM and partner with BOM to identify gaps.
• Maintain continuity of operations during leadership transitions or staffing shortages.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Insomnia Cookies is actively hiring for a full‑time, hourly Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) at our Corpus Christi, TX store located at 7514 S Padre Island Dr. Suite 2, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.

The 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
• Other duties as assigned

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