Store Manager in Training (MIT)

Insomnia Cookies; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing, innovative bakery that is revolutionizing the cookie industry! As a Store Manager in Training, you'll lead a dynamic team, ensuring excellent customer service and training new hires. Enjoy competitive hourly compensation, a fun work environment, and unique perks like free cookies and pet insurance. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized company that values its employees and offers achievable promotion opportunities. Don't miss your chance to be part of a sweet success story!

Benefits

Market Competitive Hourly Compensation

End-of-Period Store Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

$25 Monthly Cellphone Stipend

Pet Insurance

10 Days Paid Vacation

2 Paid Personal Days

Job Stability

Growth Opportunities

FREE Cookies with Every Shift

Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience in restaurant or retail.
• Experience with conducting in-person interviews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train team members during shifts.
• Conduct interviews for new hires in manager's absence.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

MS Office Proficiency

Interviewing Skills

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Insomnia Cookies is actively hiring for a full-time hourly Store Manager in Training (MIT) at our Cedar Rapids, IA bakery located at 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. We are seeking hospitality-focused individuals eager to join our industry-leading, rapidly growing, nationally recognized company!

Our sweet MIT perks & compensation:

• Market competitive hourly compensation
• Eligibility for end-of-period store bonus
• Excellent comprehensive benefits starting the 1st day of the month after 60 days of employment
• $25.00 monthly cellphone stipend
• Pet Insurance for your furry loved ones
• 10 days of paid vacation plus 2 paid Insomnia Personal Days of Wellness
• Job stability with a rapidly growing and reputable company
• Achievable growth and promotion opportunities
• Work in a fun, exciting team environment
• FREE cookies with every shift!

What will I do as a MIT with Insomnia Cookies?

• Perform as Manager-on-Duty during scheduled shifts when the Store Ops Manager (GM) is not present.
• Supervise, train, and coach 2-5 team members engaged in cookie sales and customer deliveries.
• Lead onboarding and initial training for new hourly staff.
• Conduct initial interviews for potential new hires (Cookie Crew, Shift Leaders, and Delivery Drivers) in the manager's absence.
• Support Store Ops Manager with ordering, inventory control, and scheduling.
• Ensure staff adherence to Insomnia Cookies' standards (baking, uniform, policies, etc.).
• Drive upselling and ensure overall customer service excellence, including team member performance.

Desired skills/experience:

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail store
• Experience conducting in-person interviews for hourly support staff
• Experience with Point of Sale (POS) systems
• Proficiency with MS Office, Word, and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Availability to work 4-5 days per week, including 1-2 mid-to-late shifts (Thurs-Sun)
• Must be 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.

About us:

Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm by Seth Berkowitz. Over 20 years and countless cookies later, our innovative bakery + delivery concept has become a cult favorite, known for its warm, delicious cookies delivered all day and late into the night. With over 300 stores worldwide and a flagship in Philadelphia, we are revolutionizing the cookie game by truly "Imagining What's Possible"!

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