Bakery Operations Lead — Fast-Track to BOM

Insomniacookies; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Paid vacation

Wellness days

Career development

Free cookies

Team culture

Job summary

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Springfield, MO to lead core bakery operations and develop future bakery leaders. You will oversee inventory rotation, scheduling support, staffing coordination, and adherence to quality and safety standards, while maintaining guest experiences.

You’ll coach and onboard new staff, drive performance, and act as a capable stand-in for the BOM when needed, ensuring continuity and growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality operations.
• Ability to coach and develop hourly team members.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute 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.
• Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Deliver 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

High-volume operations

Scheduling

Inventory management

Staff development

Job description

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Springfield, MO to lead core bakery operations and develop future bakery leaders. You will oversee inventory rotation, scheduling support, staffing coordination, and adherence to quality and safety standards, while maintaining guest experiences.

You’ll coach and onboard new staff, drive performance, and act as a capable stand-in for the BOM when needed, ensuring continuity and growth within a fast-paced environment.