Assistant Store Manager

Insomnia Cookies; Town of Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision & pet insurance

Paid vacation + wellness days

Free cookies every shift

Job summary

Insomnia Cookies in the Town of Babylon seeks a bakery leader to manage operations, develop talent, and ensure product quality. Responsibilities include executing core bakery functions such as inventory rotation, scheduling, and staff training.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in hospitality or retail and excel in fast-paced environments. The position offers competitive pay, bonuses, health insurance, and a fun team culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality operations.
• Ability to coach and develop hourly team members.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Operational discipline

Coaching and team development

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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: $20.00 - $23.00/hr
• Medical, dental, vision & pet insurance
• Paid vacation + wellness days
• Career development pipeline into BOM leadership
• Free cookies every shift
• Fun, fast-paced team culture