Bakery Operations Leader: ABOM Path to BOM + Perks

Insomniacookies; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision & pet insured

Paid vacation + wellness days

Career development pipeline into BOM

Free cookies every shift

Fun, fast-paced team culture

Job summary

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Starkville, MS, to lead bakery operations with urgency, accuracy, and accountability while developing future leaders. The role blends hands-on operational excellence with team development and administrative ownership, serving as a BOM‑level extension when needed.

Responsibilities include executing core bakery ops, maintaining quality and guest experience, supporting scheduling, and driving hiring, onboarding, and training.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager in Starkville, MS, to lead bakery operations with urgency, accuracy, and accountability while developing future leaders. The role blends hands-on operational excellence with team development and administrative ownership, serving as a BOM‑level extension when needed.

Responsibilities include executing core bakery ops, maintaining quality and guest experience, supporting scheduling, and driving hiring, onboarding, and training.