General Manager

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Sick Leave

Leadership Development

Job summary

LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume store in Denver, CO. This role requires ownership of store performance, financial results, and brand execution with strict adherence to SOPs and KPIs.

You will manage early-morning production, overnight shifts, and extended hours while guiding a team of assistants, bakers, and baristas. The position emphasizes leadership, compliance, and customer experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years restaurant or hospitality management experience.
• 2+ years as a General Manager in a high-volume concept.
• Strong P&L and financial management experience.
• Experience managing locations generating $1M–$2M+ annual revenue.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain quickly.
• Food Handlers Card (required).
• Experience with POS, inventory, and labor scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee total store performance and brand execution.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulations; maintain safety and quality standards.
• Lead and develop store team including managers, bakers, baristas; drive high performance culture.
• Interpret P&Ls, manage budgets and forecasting; drive revenue and profitability initiatives.

Skills

P&L management

Financial management

Leadership

Staff development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager Certification

Food Handlers Card

Tools

POS system

Inventory management

Labor scheduling software

Job description

General Manager (GM) – LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee

Location: 6th and Kalamath, Denver CO

About LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee

LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee is a fast luxe hospitality brand built on heritage craftsmanship and modern execution. We produce made from scratch gourmet artisan donuts, handcrafted espresso beverages, and premium coffee and tea programs across all dayparts.

We combine culinary excellence, disciplined systems, and elite leadership standards. As we scale across Colorado and nationally, we are seeking high performance leaders who lead from the front.

Position Summary

The General Manager (GM) is the senior on-site executive leader responsible for total store performance, financial results, team culture, brand execution, and strict adherence to company SOPs and KPIs.

This is a high accountability, high performance leadership role requiring:

• Open availability, including overnight/graveyard shifts
• Early morning production leadership (3:00 AM – 5:00 AM start times)
• Weekends, holidays, and extended hours (55–60+ hours/week as needed)

Compensation (Colorado Pay Transparency)

• Base Salary: $60,000 to $105,000 annually (depending on experience and performance history)
• +5% salary for employees who speak English and at least one additional language (excluding Spanish)
• +10% salary for employees who speak English and Spanish

Benefits may include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance (if applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave
• Leadership development and advancement pathway with unlimited opportunity

Core Responsibilities

Operational Excellence and Compliance

• Enforce all LaMar’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) without deviation
• Ensure compliance with: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), OSHA workplace safety standards, and Colorado Wage and Hour laws
• Maintain required certifications: ServSafe Manager and Food Handlers Card
• Oversee made from scratch production, espresso calibration and beverage quality, inventory, ordering, and par levels, waste control systems, opening/closing execution, audits, and corrective actions

Financial and KPI Accountability

• Full ownership of store-level financial performance: sales growth (daily, weekly, monthly), labor cost %, scheduling efficiency, food and beverage cost controls, prime cost (COGS + labor), EBITDA contribution, guest satisfaction and mystery shop scores, health inspection performance, employee retention
• Interpret P&Ls, manage budgets and forecasting, drive revenue and profitability initiatives

Leadership and Culture

• Hire, train, and develop high-performing teams; lead Assistant Managers, Shift Leaders, Bakers, and Baristas
• Maintain a culture of urgency, accountability, and respect; execute progressive discipline and documentation
• Ensure compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay Act and employment laws; build a bench of promotable leaders

Scheduling and Availability Requirements

• Open availability required; must work overnight/graveyard shifts, early mornings (3:00 AM – 5:00 AM starts), weekends and holidays, and extended hours during peak periods
• Must be physically present and leading in store operations

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Stand/walk 8–12+ hours per shift
• Lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Work in high-temperature kitchen environments
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment
• Handle high-volume, high-stress operations with composure

Conduct and Professional Standards

• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and strong moral character
• Maintain a zero tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination
• Uphold confidentiality of company and employee information
• Maintain clean, professional appearance aligned with brand standards
• Represent LaMar’s positively in the community

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years restaurant or hospitality management experience
• 2+ years as a General Manager in a high-volume concept
• Strong P&L and financial management experience
• Experience managing or scaling locations from less than $1M to $2M+ annual revenue
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain quickly)
• Food Handlers Card (required)
• Experience with POS, inventory, and labor scheduling systems
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Coffee, bakery, fast casual, or artisan production experience
• Multi-unit leadership exposure
• Proven track record of turning around or scaling store performance

FLSA Classification (Colorado Compliance)

• Exempt Executive under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards (COMPS Order)

The role meets exemption criteria including:

• Managing a recognized department/business unit
• Directing at least two full-time employees
• Authority or influence over hiring/firing decisions
• Exercising independent judgment and discretion

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Has a relentless work ethic
• Takes full ownership of results
• Thrives in early morning and production-driven environments
• Leads from the front, not from the office
• Holds themselves and their team to elite standards
• Treats the store like their own business
• Protects the brand at all costs

Equal Opportunity and Pay Equity Statement

LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). We 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.

This job posting will remain open until 5/15/2026 and will be extended if necessary.

Apply Now: If you are a high performance operator ready to lead at an elite level, we want to hear from you. Apply today and build something exceptional with LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee.