Shift Leader

Insomnia Cookies was founded in a college dorm room by then-student, Seth Berkowitz.

Fast forward 20 years and so... many....cookies... later, our innovative bakery + delivery concept has become a cult brand known for its rabid following of cookie lovers who crave Insomnia’s warm, delicious delivery all day and late into the night.

With an expanding footprint of over 350 stores globally, an experiential, “sweet-easy” flagship concept, and large scale operations and delivery capabilities...

Insomnia Cookies is revolutionizing the cookie game by truly "Imagining What’s Possible"!

At Insomnia Cookies, our Shift Leaders are the leaders in action.

As the person leading the shift, you'll work side-by-side with your Cookie Crew to deliver warm, delicious cookies and an exceptional guest experience.

From baking and packing orders to coaching teammates and keeping the bakery running smoothly, you'll lead by example every shift.

If you enjoy fast-paced environments, love working with people, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, this is the role for you.

As the leader on duty, you will:

• Lead bakery operations during your shift, ensuring an exceptional guest experience from start to finish.
• Bake, package, and prepare orders while providing exceptional guest service.
• Coach and motivate Cookie Crew members, providing direction, feedback, and support throughout the shift.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks to keep operations running efficiently and meet guest demand.
• Help maintain our standards for product quality, food safety, cleanliness, and speed of service.
• Handle cash management, register accountability, and deposits.
• Communicate important updates and partner with store leadership to keep the bakery operating at its best.
• Jump in wherever needed to help your team succeed.

• 1+ year of experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or another customer-focused environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Positive attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain any required food safety certifications applicable to the location
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position regularly requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours per shift).
• Frequently reach, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, and lift.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Use hands and fingers to handle bakery equipment, food products, and a point-of-sale system.
• Work in environments with varying temperatures, including around ovens, freezers, and refrigeration units.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment in accordance with company procedures.
• Read order screens, recipes, and safety information.
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members in a fast-paced environment.

This position works in a fast-paced bakery environment that includes frequent interaction with guests, exposure to heat from ovens, refrigerated storage areas, cleaning chemicals, and moderate noise levels.

Evening, late-night, weekend, and holiday shifts are a regular part of the business.

Our bakeries are busiest during evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Team Members should have availability during these peak business hours.

Scheduling needs vary by location.

Additional information

As a Shift Leader at our Tyler, TX store located at 3979 University Blvd Unit 400,Tyler, TX 75701, you are the captain of our bakery day or night!

You understand what it takes to “Own the Night” (and beyond), by predicting the flow of business during a successful shift.

Your hands-on leadership style should not only include building orders, suggestive selling, baking, and interacting with customers – it will also mean taking pride in knowing that your prowess as a leading Insomniac attributes to a productive and fun night for your store!

Check out some of our content vids to learn more!

Who We Are!

• Flexible part-time work schedules
• Pay-on-Demand (no longer do you have to wait until the end of the week. Get paid daily for your total shift earnings from the day before!)
• Paid vacation and sick time off
• Interactive training & mentorship
• Pet insurance for your furry loved ones
• Job stability with a rapidly growing and reputable company
• Achievable growth/promotion opportunities
• You get to work in a fun, exciting team environment
• Employee discount and FREE cookies with every shift!

Insomnia Cookies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please let us know.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment with Insomnia Cookies is contingent upon successful completion of any background checks, employment verification, and other pre-employment requirements applicable to the position and permitted by law.

Ready to Join?

Whether this is your first job or your next step, we're looking for people who bring great energy, take pride in their work, and love making someone's day a little sweeter.

When you join Insomnia Cookies, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Early Wage Access (get paid the next day!)
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discount (free cookies!)

This is more than a shift supervisor role—it's your opportunity to develop your leadership skills, make an impact every day, and grow your career with one of the fastest-growing bakery brands in the country.

Many of our Assistant Managers and Store Managers began their journey as Shift Leaders.

If you're ready to lead a great team, delight guests, and help create warm moments one cookie at a time, we'd love to have you join the Insomnia Cookies family.