Bakery Ops Lead — Path to BOM, Lead & Develop Team

Insomniacookies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Healthcare (medical/dental/vision)

Paid vacation

Career development into BOM leadership

Free cookies every shift

Team culture

Job summary

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager to lead day-to-day bakery operations in our Indianapolis store. This role blends hands-on operational excellence with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership, acting as a true extension of the BOM and stepping into full bakery ownership when needed.

The ABOM will recruit, coach, and develop hourly staff, ensuring onboarding aligns with company standards while maintaining high quality, safety, and guest

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.
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM.
• Model urgency, accountability, and operational discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Insomniacookies is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager to lead day-to-day bakery operations in our Indianapolis store. This role blends hands-on operational excellence with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership, acting as a true extension of the BOM and stepping into full bakery ownership when needed.

The ABOM will recruit, coach, and develop hourly staff, ensuring onboarding aligns with company standards while maintaining high quality, safety, and guest