Assistant Store Manager

Role overview

This is a full-time, hourly leadership role based at the Myrtle Beach, SC bakery store located at 1177 Celebrity Circle, Suite 435, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. The position is intended to build the next wave of Bakery Operations Managers. It expects the person in the role to work at nearly the same level as a BOM, running bakery operations with speed, precision, and ownership while developing the skills required to independently lead a bakery.

The role combines day-to-day operational execution, team development, administrative responsibility, and people leadership. The Assistant Bakery Operations Manager serves as a direct extension of the Bakery Operations Manager and must be ready to take full control of the bakery when needed.

Operational responsibilities

• Carry out essential bakery functions such as inventory rotation, staffing coordination, scheduling support, and completion of administrative checklists.
• Keep product quality, sanitation, food safety, and guest experience standards consistently high.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and reduction of shrink.
• Help build schedules and manage labor so operational goals are met.

Team leadership and development

• Support hiring efforts, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Provide ongoing coaching and immediate performance feedback.
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable while supporting a culture of improvement and growth.
• Make sure onboarding and training programs are delivered according to company standards.

Ownership and coverage

• Run bakery operations on your own when the Bakery Operations Manager is unavailable.
• Show urgency, discipline, and accountability in daily work.
• Work with the BOM and area leadership to spot operational issues and put solutions in place.
• Keep operations steady during leadership changes or staffing gaps.

What success in this role looks like

• Ability to complete BOM-level administrative and operational tasks independently.
• A bakery that is fully staffed, well trained, and operating to a high standard.
• A strong culture built on consistency and accountability.
• Dependable leadership during any coverage situation.
• Clear readiness for advancement into a BOM position.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 1 year of leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined operational habits.
• Ability to coach and grow hourly employees.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-volume setting.
• Capability to perform all bakery roles during busy periods.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive hourly pay plus bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Paid vacation and wellness days.
• Career growth path toward Bakery Operations Manager leadership.
• Free cookies on every shift.
• Friendly, energetic, and fast-paced workplace culture.

About the company

The company began in a college dorm room and has grown into a well-known bakery and delivery brand with a loyal following. It now operates more than 300 stores worldwide, including a flagship experiential location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and also offers nationwide shipping and gifting options. The brand emphasizes innovation and a playful, late-night cookie experience.

Location

Myrtle Beach, SC — 1177 Celebrity Circle, Suite 435, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.