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.
The 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 brand new Scottsdale, AZ store is located at 4417 E Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
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
- Be 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 reliable operational leader during any coverage scenario.
- Demonstrates clear readiness and upward mobility toward a BOM role.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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.
Sweet Position Perks
- Competitive pay and bonus eligibility: up to $20.00/hr.
- Medical, dental, vision and pet insurance.
- Paid vacation and wellness days.
- Career development pipeline into BOM leadership.
- Free cookies every shift.
- Fun, fast‑paced team culture.