Store Operations Manager (GM)

Insomnia Cookies, LLC; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomnia Cookies is seeking a Bakery Operations Manager in Skokie, IL to lead daily bakery operations, build a high-performing team, and own the P&L and guest experience. You will ensure smooth shifts, maintain quality, and drive guest satisfaction across a fast-paced environment.

You’ll hire and coach staff, guide through late-night rushes, and push sales while upholding safety standards. This hands-on role offers growth as Insomnia expands its footprint and continues delivering warm cookies to

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced bakery or food service environment.
• Proven ability to manage shifts, scheduling, and labor costs.
• Strong guest service orientation with a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day bakery operations, ensure shifts are staffed and prepared.
• Maintain high standards for quality, speed, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Lead hiring, coaching, and development of Shift Leaders and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Bakery operations

Staff development

Guest service

Inventory management

Job description

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 350 stores globally, an experiential, “sweet-easy” flagship concept, and large scale operations and delivery capabilities ... Insomnia Cookies is revolutionizing the cookie game by truly \"Imagining What’s Possible\"!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Bakery Operations Manager at Insomnia Cookies, you’re not just managing a bakery. You’re building a team, creating the experience our guests come back for and owning the results of your business.

You’re the leader, setting the standard for your team, your guests, your cookies, and your results. You’ll hire and develop great people, create an environment where they can thrive, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and drive the sales and operational results your bakery is expected to achieve.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be actively engaged in the day-to-day operation, know your business, understand what drives performance, and take action to hit your sales targets and improve results. That means coaching and developing your team, leading through busy late-night rushes, connecting with guests, and finding new ways to grow your business.

If you love developing people, driving results, delivering great experiences, and making things happen in a fast-paced environment, you’ll fit right in. And as Insomnia grows, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to grow with us.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Operational Execution

• Own the day-to-day operation of your bakery, ensuring every shift is staffed, prepared, and set up for success.
• Maintain high standards for cookie quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, food safety, and overall bakery execution.
• Own scheduling and labor execution, balancing the needs of your team with the needs of the business.
• Manage ordering, inventory accuracy, product rotation, shrink, and other bakery controls.
• Maintain strong operational routines and quickly address gaps when standards aren’t being met.

Guest Experience

• Bring our Always Warm promise to life, creating a bakery experience that feels welcoming, energetic, and unmistakably Insomnia.
• Set the standard for genuine hospitality and coach your team to deliver friendly, fast, and memorable service on every shift.
• Stay close to the guest experience, recognize opportunities to make it better, and take action when we miss the mark.

Talent & Team Development

• Hire, onboard, coach, and develop a strong team of Shift Leaders, Cookie Crew, and Delivery Drivers.
• Create a culture where expectations are clear, great performance is recognized, and team members are supported and held accountable.
• Provide consistent coaching and real-time feedback that helps your people grow and get better.
• Develop Shift Leaders who can confidently lead great shifts, coach their teams, and solve problems.
• Build a strong talent pipeline and create opportunities for team members to grow their careers with Ins