Assistant Store Manager
About The Position
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 Detroit, MI store located at 5171 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48202.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive pay + bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision & pet insurance
- Paid vacation + wellness days
- Career development pipeline into BOM leadership
- Free cookies every shift
- Fun, fast-paced team culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
