Assistant Bakery Operations Manager

About the role

The Assistant Bakery Operations Manager (ABOM) is a leadership pipeline role designed to develop the next generation of Bakery Operations Managers. You will operate at near‑BOM level, executing bakery operations with urgency, accuracy, and accountability while building the skills needed to run a bakery independently.

Key responsibilities

• Execute 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.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training of new staff.
• Provide consistent coaching, real‑time performance feedback, and hold team members accountable.
• Manage bakery operations independently in the absence of the BOM.
• Partner with the BOM and Area leadership to identify operational gaps and implement solutions.
• Maintain continuity of operations during leadership transitions or staffing shortages.

Required profile

• 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.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive pay plus bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision & pet insurance.
• Paid vacation and wellness days.
• Career development pipeline into BOM leadership.
• Free cookies every shift.
• Fun, fast‑paced team culture.