Bakery Operations Leader — Late-Night Growth & Perks

Insomnia Cookies, LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay + quarterly bonus

Monthly cell phone stipend

Early wage access

Employee discount (cookies)

Career development & advancement

401k company match

Job summary

Insomnia Cookies is seeking a Bakery Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced bakery, build a strong team, and own the day-to-day results. You’ll hire, train, and coach staff while delivering warm guest experiences and driving sales and operational excellence.

You’ll stay hands-on during peak hours, coach through late-night rushes, and partner with district leadership to grow the business and nurture local community connections.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management or leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Availability to work a schedule including evenings and weekends (Thurs–Sun).
• Hands-on, player-coach leadership style with willingness to jump in.
• Track record of hiring, coaching, developing, and retaining teams.
• Natural hospitality mindset and commitment to guest experience.
• Strong business acumen; ability to set priorities and execute goals.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain required food safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operation of the bakery, ensuring shifts are staffed and set for success.
• Maintain high standards for cookie quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, food safety, and execution.
• Own scheduling and labor execution to balance team needs and business needs.
• Manage ordering, inventory, product rotation, and bakery controls.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Hiring & coaching

Business acumen

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling & labor

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Insomnia Cookies is seeking a Bakery Operations Manager to lead a fast-paced bakery, build a strong team, and own the day-to-day results. You’ll hire, train, and coach staff while delivering warm guest experiences and driving sales and operational excellence.

You’ll stay hands-on during peak hours, coach through late-night rushes, and partner with district leadership to grow the business and nurture local community connections.