Bakery Operations Leader — Path to BOM

Insomniacookies; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 63,038,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

Wellness days

Free cookies every shift

Job summary

Insomniacookies seeks an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) to develop the next generation of bakery leaders. This role blends hands-on operations with talent development and team leadership, acting as an extension of the BOM.

You will manage daily bakery tasks, coach hourly staff, ensure quality, safety, and guest experience, and prepare for future BOM responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

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
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training of new staff
• Deliver coaching and real‑time performance feedback and held accountability to standards

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Detail-oriented

Staff training

High-volume

Job description

Insomniacookies seeks an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) to develop the next generation of bakery leaders. This role blends hands-on operations with talent development and team leadership, acting as an extension of the BOM.

You will manage daily bakery tasks, coach hourly staff, ensure quality, safety, and guest experience, and prepare for future BOM responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.