Assistant Manager

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 15,153 - 25,485; Full time

Job summary

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Assistant Manager to supervise staff and run shifts when the Store/General Manager is unavailable. You will interact with customers to ensure a satisfactory experience and support daily store operations.

The role requires open availability, 18+ years, and leadership in a fast-paced retail environment. You will help with scheduling, inventory, and cash handling while maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Language ability to read, analyze, and clearly interpret English; communicate with stakeholders.
• Reasoning ability to define problems and determine solutions.
• Work environment may include moderate noise; physical demands include standing, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and run shifts when managers are not on duty.
• Direct employees through daily routines and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Open and close the store as needed and manage banking tasks.
• Hire and fire staff under store leadership guidance.
• Create crew schedules and ensure adherence.
• Monitor staff performance and customer satisfaction.
• Train new crew members for food prep and serving duties.
• Provide information on food safety, sanitation, and policies.
• Inspect supplies and equipment for quality and safety standards.
• Assist with inventory control and report shortages.
• Monitor operations to minimize theft and waste.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Approve purchases for equipment as needed.
• Ensure correct portioning before serving to customers.
• Assist with payments and loyalty/gift card transactions.
• Address customer complaints and suggestions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Technical Communication

Customer Relations

Customer Service

Diplomacy

Math Aptitude

Organization

Professionalism

Presentation

Reading Skills

Computer Literacy

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Pay: $11.00‑$18.50/hour + tips

Reports To: General Manager and/or Store Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Supervise the staff and run the shifts when the Store Manager and/or General Manager is not on duty; direct other employees through their daily routines and interact with customers to make sure that they have a satisfactory experience.

Responsibilities

• Must have open availability and be able to run all shifts around the Store Manager and General Manager’s schedules. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Open and close the store as necessary.
• Make mid‑day bank deposit runs.
• Hire and fire staff as necessary, often times under the direction of the store manager and/or general manager.
• Create and hand over crew schedules and ensure that they are followed properly.
• Supervise staff to make sure that they perform their duties with customer satisfaction in mind.
• Train new crew members to handle food preparation and serving duties as necessary.
• Provide workers with information on food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene and any company policies, procedures, standards, and processes.
• Inspect food supplies, dishware and flatware and food preparation equipment to ensure quality and standards.
• Assist with inventory control of food, equipment, and supplies and report any shortages or inconsistencies to the designated staff.
• Keep an eye on operational issues such as theft and wastage and establish protocols to minimize them.
• Ensure that kitchen equipment is maintained on a regular basis and arrange for repairs in a timely manner.
• Make reports of equipment wear and tear and sanction purchase of new equipment.
• Ensure that food portions and courses are appropriate before they are served to customers.
• Assist in processing payments through the cash register, credit card terminals, and also with loyalty and gift card transactions.
• Listen and address customers’ complaints and suggestions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Skills

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Technical Communication
• Customer Relations
• Customer Service
• Diplomacy
• Math Aptitude
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Presentation
• Reading Skills
• Computer Literacy

Keyboard Skills

Supervisory Skills (2–5+ people)

Certifications and Licenses

Valid Driver’s License - must meet insurance underwriting requirements.

Qualifications

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and clearly interpret general business operations in English. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate/present information and respond to questions from corporate headquarters, regional manager, customers, and the general public. Ability to supervise and train newly hired staff effectively.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems and determine solutions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.