District Manager
Insomnia Cookies
Apply to this job New Jersey, NJ on site Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted June 10, 2026 Last posted June 10, 2026
Job description
Insomnia Cookies has set our sights on becoming the most imaginative sweet indulgence brand in the world! As we grow our brand and community of Insomniacs, we are seeking to add a skilled District Manager to drive the performance success for 9-10 of our city and campus adjacent stores in our New Jersey market. In this role, our DM’s focus on driving top-line sales, hiring/retention, customer service training and strategic planning. You are a leader of leaders, developing diverse teams that know their markets, communities, and customers.
Comp & Perks:
A competitive base plus quarterly bonus compensation package, enrollment in the LTIP bonus plan, excellent comprehensive benefits coverage that includes medical, dental, vision & pet insurance plans, 401K with contribution match, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick time off, 2 Insomnia personal wellness days, company laptop, commuter reimbursement, free cookies (of course) and so much more!
Using your past leadership experience, you will:
- Develop and execute regional support strategies that achieve each store’s financial, operational and customer-service goals, while thinking outside the box to address each store’s unique strengths and challenges.
- Provide expertise on customer service challenges, team staffing, store operations and company policies & procedures.
- Assist in effectively managing labor in conjunction with Director of Workforce Planning, regional support team and Store Operations Managers.
What we seek:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as multi-unit regional manager in the food & beverage, restaurant, hospitality, or retail industries.
- 2+ years of leadership experience in a customer service-oriented role.
- An innate ability to build, hire and coach a diverse part-time hourly staff.
- In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, P&L analysis, customer service, compliance, human resources).
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Prior experience with baking/bakery equipment/commercial kitchen equipment, a plus!
About us:
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 300 stores globally, an experiential, “sweet-easy” concept as the brand’s flagship in Philadelphia, Pa. (where Insomnia Cookies is headquartered), and a rapidly-growing nationwide shipping and gifting portfolio... Insomnia Cookies is revolutionizing the cookie game by truly "Imagining What’s Possible"!
Compensation (from employer):
85000–95000 USD per year
About this role
Summary
Manage multiple stores, develop strategies, oversee staff, improve operations, achieve sales goals.
Job title
District Manager
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
retail
Location requirements
On-site in New Jersey, NJ; remote not allowed
Salary
$85k–$95k
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
leadershipstaff developmentP&L analysiscustomer serviceteam building
Preferred skills
bakery equipmentcompliancesupply chain
Specializations
multi-unit managementfood and beverageleadershipstaff developmentoperations
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Jersey City, NJ, USA
On-site City