Bakery Ops Leader: Path to Head Baker

Insomnia Cookies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomnia Cookies in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) to develop the next generation of Bakery Operations Managers. The ABOM will operate at near-BOM level, executing bakery operations with urgency, accuracy, and accountability.

This role blends hands-on operations with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership, serving as a true extension of the BOM and preparing for full bakery ownership when needed.

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: inventory rotation, scheduling support, staffing coordination, and administrative checklists
• Maintain 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 targets
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff
• Deliver coaching and real-time performance feedback
• Hold team members accountable to standards and foster a growth mindset
• Ensure onboarding and training programs meet company standards
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM
• Model urgency, accountability, and operational discipline
• Partner with BOM and Area leadership to identify gaps and implement solutions
• Maintain continuity of operations during leadership transitions or staffing shortages
• Other duties as assigned
• Independently execute BOM-level administrative and operational tasks
• Bakery is fully staffed, trained, and operating at high standards
• Strong culture of accountability and consistency
• Acts as a reliable operational leader during coverage scenarios
• Demonstrates readiness and upward mobility toward a BOM role

Job description

Insomnia Cookies in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) to develop the next generation of Bakery Operations Managers. The ABOM will operate at near-BOM level, executing bakery operations with urgency, accuracy, and accountability.

This role blends hands-on operations with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership, serving as a true extension of the BOM and preparing for full bakery ownership when needed.