Assistant Store Manager

Insomnia Cookies; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; 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

Insomnia Cookies in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager to lead bakery operations while developing future leaders. The role requires strong operational discipline and the ability to coach and develop staff. Responsibilities include executing bakery operations, managing the team in the absence of the BOM, and ensuring high standards of product quality and guest experience. Competitive pay, medical benefits, and a vibrant team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality operations.
• Strong operational discipline and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational discipline

Coaching ability

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.

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