Store Manager Trainee – Athens, GA

last updated December 15, 2025 0:06 UTC

Insomnia Cookies

HQ: On-site

  • OFF: Athens GA
  • Full-Time
  • Management and Finance

Insomnia Cookies is currently hiring a full-time hourly Store Manager in Training (MIT) for our Athens, GA location. We’re looking for individuals with a passion for hospitality who want to join a fast-growing, nationally recognized company that leads the industry.

Perks and compensation for our MITs include:

– Competitive hourly pay
– Eligibility for store performance bonuses
– Comprehensive benefits starting the first day of the month after 60 days of employment
– $25 monthly cellphone allowance
– 10 paid vacation days and 2 paid personal wellness days
– Job security with a reputable and expanding company
– Clear opportunities for advancement
– A fun, energetic team environment
– Free cookies every shift!

As a MIT at Insomnia Cookies, you will:

– Act as the Manager-on-Duty during shifts when the Store Operations Manager is not present
– Supervise, train, and support a team of 2–5 employees handling both in-store sales and deliveries
– Lead onboarding and initial training for new hourly team members
– Conduct initial interviews for potential hires in the absence of the manager
– Assist the Store Operations Manager with inventory, ordering, and scheduling
– Ensure team adherence to company standards (baking, uniforms, policies, etc.)
– Promote upselling and deliver exceptional customer service, while encouraging the team to do the same

Preferred qualifications:

– Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role in a restaurant or retail setting
– Experience conducting in-person interviews for hourly roles
– Familiarity with POS systems
– Proficiency in MS Office, Word, and applicant tracking systems
– Availability to work 4–5 days per week, including 1–2 evening shifts from Thursday to Sunday
– Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

About Us:

Insomnia Cookies began in a college dorm room, founded by student Seth Berkowitz. Two decades and countless cookies later, our unique bakery and delivery concept has become a beloved brand with a loyal fanbase. With over 300 stores worldwide, a flagship “sweet-easy” experience in Philadelphia (our headquarters), and a rapidly growing national shipping and gifting service, Insomnia Cookies continues to redefine the cookie experience by always imagining what’s possible.

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