Store Manager in Training (MIT)

Insomnia Cookies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing and nationally recognized company as a Store Manager in Training! This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team in a fun and engaging environment. You'll be responsible for training and supervising staff, ensuring customer service excellence, and managing store operations. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture that celebrates fun, Insomnia Cookies is the perfect place for those passionate about hospitality and teamwork. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and of course, free cookies with every shift!

Benefits

Market competitive hourly compensation

End of period store bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits from day one

$25.00 monthly cellphone stipend

10 days of paid vacation

2 paid Personal Days of Wellness

Job stability

Achievable growth/promotion opportunities

Fun team environment

FREE cookies with every shift!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience in a restaurant or retail setting.
• Ability to conduct interviews and train new staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Ops Manager.
• Supervise and train team members for cookie sales and deliveries.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service excellence

Point of Sale (POS) systems

MS Office proficiency

Interviewing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Insomnia Cookies is actively hiring for a full-time hourly Store Manager in Training (MIT) at our UK store located at 433 Jersey St, Lexington KY 40508, and we are seeking hospitality focused individuals looking 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 1st day of the month after 60 days of employment
• $25.00 monthly cellphone stipend
• 10 days of paid vacation plus 2 paid Insomnia Personal Days of Wellness
• Job stability with a rapidly growing and reputable company
• Achievable growth/promotion opportunities
• You get to 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 Store Ops Manager (GM) is not present.
• Supervise, train and coach 2-5 team members engaged in both cookie sales and customer deliveries.
• Lead new hourly staff onboarding and initial training.
• 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.
• Hold staff accountable to Insomnia Cookies' standards (baking, uniform, company policies, etc.).
• Upselling and overall customer service excellence - Ensuring all team members are also upselling and providing the best customer service.

Desired skills/experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or retail store
• Prior experience conducting in-person interviews of hourly support staff
• Prior Point of Sale (POS) systems experience
• Ability to utilize MS Office, Word and our Applicant Tracking System
• Ability to work a 4-5 day work week and 1-2 mid-to-late shifts throughout the latter part of the week (Thurs- Sun)
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have legal eligibility for employment in the United States

About us:

Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm room by then-student, Seth Berkowitz. Fast forward 20 years and so... many....cookies... later, our innovative bakery + delivery concept has become a cult brand known for its rabid following of cookie lovers who crave Insomnia's warm, delicious delivery all day and late into the night. With an expanding footprint of over 300 stores globally, an experiential, "sweet-easy" concept as the brand's flagship in Philadelphia, Pa. (where Insomnia Cookies is headquartered), and a rapidly-growing nationwide shipping and gifting portfolio... Insomnia Cookies is revolutionizing the cookie game by truly "Imagining What's Possible"!

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