Assistant Store Manager

Insomniacookies; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; 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 Kennesaw, GA, seeks an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager to lead bakery operations with accountability and urgency. This role is essential for developing managerial skills needed to run a bakery independently.

Applicants should have leadership experience in the retail or hospitality sectors, strong operational discipline, and a commitment to team development. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a fun, fast-paced work culture with perks like free cookies during shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year leadership experience in a relevant field.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Ability to perform all bakery roles during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Execute all core bakery operations including inventory management and staffing.
• Support recruiting and training of new staff.
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM.

Skills

Leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality

Coaching and developing team members

Operational discipline and attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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.

Location: 1133 Chastain Rd NW, Suite 600, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

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 detailAbility 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

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