Insomnia Cookies

In-Store

AssistantStoreManager

$45–65k ~AI est. Nashville, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Assistant Store Manager at Insomnia Cookies. Skills: Bakery operations, Team leadership, Talent development. Execute bakery operations. Rotate inventory”

What You'll Achieve.

Independently execute administrative tasks; Independently execute operational tasks; Bakery fully staffed; Bakery trained; Bakery operating at high standards; Strong culture of accountability; Strong culture of consistency; Reliable operational leader; Demonstrate readiness for BOM role; Demonstrate upward mobility

Industry & Context.

In Store
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1+ year leadership experience, Restaurant operations experience, Retail operations experience, Hospitality operations experience, Strong operational discipline, Attention to detail, Ability to coach team members, Ability to develop team members, Comfortable in fast-paced environments, Comfortable in high-volume environments, Ability to perform all bakery roles

What You'll Do.

Execute bakery operations

Provide scheduling support

Complete administrative checklists

Maintain product quality standards

Maintain cleanliness standards

Maintain food safety standards

Maintain guest experience standards

Support ordering processes

Ensure inventory accuracy

Assist in schedule creation

Support recruiting staff

Support interviewing staff

Support onboarding staff

Support training staff

Provide performance feedback

Hold team accountable

Reinforce growth mindset

Execute onboarding programs

Execute training programs

Manage bakery operations independently

Model operational discipline

Partner to identify operational gaps

Implement operational solutions

Maintain operational continuity

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with BOM; Partner with Area leadership

Full Job Description

## Description The Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) is a leadership pipeline role designed to develop the next generation of Bakery Operations Managers. ABOMs are expected to operate at near-BOM level, executing bakery operations with urgency, accuracy, and accountability while building the leadership skills needed to run a bakery independently. This role blends hands-on operational excellence with talent development, administrative ownership, and team leadership. ABOMs act as a true extension of the BOM and must be capable of stepping into full bakery ownership when needed. Our Akron store located at 367 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308.     KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:   Operational Execution •Execute all 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   Talent & Team Development •Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff •Deliver consistent coaching and real-time performance feedback •Hold team members accountable to standards while reinforcing a growth mindset culture •Ensure onboarding and training programs are executed to company standards   Leadership & Ownership •Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM •Model urgency, accountability, and operational discipline •Partner with BOM and Area leadership to identify operational gaps and implement solutions •Maintain continuity of operations during leadership transitions or staffing shortages •Other duties as assigned   WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE •Able to independently execute all 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 reli

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