Bakery Operations Leader (In Training) — Path to BOM

Insomnia Cookies; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision & petinsurance

Paid vacation + wellness days

Career development pipeline into BOM

Free cookies every shift

Fun, fast-paced team culture

Job summary

Insomnia Cookies in Salisbury, MD is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager to develop the next generation of bakery leaders. The ABOM blends hands-on operational excellence with talent development and team leadership, serving as an extension of the BOM.

Based at the Salisbury store, the role executes core bakery operations, coaches staff, and partners with BOM and Area leadership to close gaps, ensuring continuity during leadership transitions and staffing shortages.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Operational discipline

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Insomnia Cookies in Salisbury, MD is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager to develop the next generation of bakery leaders. The ABOM blends hands-on operational excellence with talent development and team leadership, serving as an extension of the BOM.

Based at the Salisbury store, the role executes core bakery operations, coaches staff, and partners with BOM and Area leadership to close gaps, ensuring continuity during leadership transitions and staffing shortages.