Bakery Operations Leader in Training — Path to BOM

Insomniacookies; Illinois; On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

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 (ABOM) 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.

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.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute core bakery operations including inventory rotation, scheduling support, staffing coordination, and admin 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.

Skills

Leadership

Operational discipline

Coaching

Communication

Job description

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) 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.