Store Manager in Training (MIT)
Insomnia Cookies
Apply to this job Columbus OH on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted September 20, 2025 Last posted September 20, 2025
Job description
Insomnia Cookies is actively hiring for a full-time hourly Store Manager in Training (MIT) at our Columbus store located at 2209 N HIgh St, Columbus Oh 43201, and we are seeking hospitality focused individuals looking to join our industry leading, rapidly growing, nationally recognized company!
Our sweet MIT perks & compensation:
- Starting pay up to $20.00 an hour
- Eligibility for end of period store bonus
- Excellent comprehensive benefits 1st day of the month after 60 days of employment
- $25.00 monthly cellphone stipend
- Pet Insurance for your furry loved ones
- 10 days of paid vacation plus 2 paid Insomnia Personal Days of Wellness
- Job stability with a rapidly growing and reputable company
- Achievable growth/promotion opportunities
- You get to work in a fun, exciting team environment
- FREE cookies with every shift!
What will I do as a MIT with Insomnia Cookies?
- Perform as Manager-on-Duty during scheduled shifts when Store Ops Manager (GM) is not present.
- Supervise, train and coach 2-5 team members engaged in both cookie sales and customer deliveries.
- Lead new hourly staff onboarding and initial training.
- Conduct initial interviews for potential new hires (Cookie Crew, Shift Leaders and Delivery Drivers) in the manager’s absence.
- Support Store Ops Manager with ordering, inventory control and scheduling.
- Hold staff accountable to Insomnia Cookies’ standards (baking, uniform, company policies, etc.).
- Upselling and overall customer service excellence - Ensuring all team members are also upselling and providing the best customer service.
Desired skills/experience:
- At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or retail store
- Prior experience conducting in-person interviews of hourly support staff
- Prior Point of Sale (POS) systems experience
- Ability to utilize MS Office, Word and our Applicant Tracking System
- Ability to work a 4-5 day work week and 1-2 mid-to-late shifts throughout the latter part of the week (Thurs- Sun)
- Must be 18 years of age or older and have legal eligibility for employment in the United States
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"!
About this role
Summary
Supervise staff, support store operations, ensure customer service, and assist in training and hiring.
Job title
Store Manager in Training (MIT)
Experience level
1+ years
Industry
retail
Location requirements
Columbus OH, on-site, some shifts may vary
Salary
up to $20.00 an hour
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
supervisory experienceinterviewingPOS systemsMS Officeemployment eligibility
Preferred skills
retail managementhospitality experiencetrainingcustomer service
Specializations
customer servicetrainingsupervisioninventory controlinterviews
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Columbus, OH, USA
On-site City