Production Manager

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 24,452 - 29,618; Full time

Job summary

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee in Louisville, CO seeks a Production Manager to oversee donut shop operations, ensuring quality baked goods meet strict deadlines and follow company recipes.

You will lead front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house activities, manage payroll, control costs, and implement sanitation and safety standards while maintaining a positive work environment and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent English; ability to train staff in English, with bilingual (Spanish) pay differential available.
• Mastery of the Baker I, II, III, and Assistant Production Manager job descriptions.
• Estimate food costs and profits; adjust and manage staff to achieve cost and profit goals.
• Control costs by reviewing portion control and preparation quantities; minimize waste; ensure high quality of preparation.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with regulations.
• Maintain ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, and utensil quality and placement.

Responsibilities

• Open availability and reliable transportation.
• Achieve restaurant HR objectives: recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, scheduling, coaching, and disciplining staff.
• Accurately tabulate payroll for all back‑of‑house staff and deliver it to the Store Manager or General Manager.
• Maximize restaurant profitability by ensuring portion control and monitoring accuracy of charges.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, Director of Company Operations, or Area Manager.

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 (15+ people)

People Management

Fostering Teamwork

Developing and Adhering to Budgets

Self‑Motivated and Self‑Starter

Multi‑Tasking

Conflict Resolution

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Production Manager

Location: Louisville, CO. Pay: $17.75 - $21.50/hour. Reports to Store Manager.

Summary

Under the general direction of the Store Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for donut shop operations, including producing quality baked goods according to stringent deadlines and based on precise knowledge of all company‑outlined recipes.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Open availability and reliable transportation.
• Fluent English; ability to train staff in English, with bilingual (Spanish) pay differential available.
• Mastery of the Baker I, II, III, and Assistant Production Manager job descriptions.
• Achieve restaurant HR objectives: recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing company policies, procedures, standards, and processes.
• Accurately tabulate payroll for all back‑of‑house staff and deliver it to the Store Manager and/or General Manager.
• Estimate food costs and profits; adjust and manage staff to achieve cost and profit goals.
• Control costs by reviewing portion control and preparation quantities; minimize waste; ensure high quality of preparation.
• Maximize restaurant profitability by ensuring portion control and monitoring accuracy of charges.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; developing and implementing disaster plans; maintaining security and sprinkler systems; maintaining parking lot and walkways.
• Maintain ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by taking ownership of new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager, Director of Company Operations, or Area Manager.

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 (15+ people)
• People Management
• Fostering Teamwork
• Developing and Adhering to Budgets
• Self‑Motivated and Self‑Starter
• Multi‑Tasking
• Conflict Resolution

Certifications / Licenses

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

Qualifications

Language Ability
Read, analyze, and clearly interpret general business operations. Communicate and present information effectively and respond to questions from corporate headquarters, regional manager, customers, and the public. Supervise and train newly hired staff effectively.

Reasoning Ability
Define problems and determine solutions.

Work Environment
Moderate noise level.

Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, and taste or smell. Occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds. Vision required: peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.