Bakery Operations Assistant — Path to Leadership

Insomniacookies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; 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 is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Richmond, VA to oversee bakery operations and develop team talent. This role requires hands-on operational excellence while building leadership skills necessary for managing a bakery independently.

The successful candidate will have at least a year of restaurant or retail leadership experience and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay with bonus eligibility, medical and dental benefits, and opportunities for career development.

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.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM.

Skills

Leadership experience in restaurant or retail

Operational discipline and attention to detail

Coaching and developing team members

Communication and problem-solving skills

Job description

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Richmond, VA to oversee bakery operations and develop team talent. This role requires hands-on operational excellence while building leadership skills necessary for managing a bakery independently.

The successful candidate will have at least a year of restaurant or retail leadership experience and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay with bonus eligibility, medical and dental benefits, and opportunities for career development.