Store Manager

LaMar's Donuts and Coffee; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 28,585 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee in Westminster, CO seeks a Store Manager to lead daily store operations, drive financial performance, and deliver premium guest experiences. You will supervise front counter, drive-thru, beverage and food production, and guide a team through peak periods, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role requires leadership in a fast-paced setting and flexibility for early hours.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of restaurant, café, or retail management experience.
• Experience managing hourly teams.
• Strong operational and financial understanding.
• Ability to work in high volume environments.
• Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and ensure health, safety, and brand standards.
• Drive revenue and profitability and optimize labor and food costs.
• Hire, train, and develop staff; maintain compliant schedules.
• Deliver elevated guest experiences and resolve issues.
• Oversee donut production, beverage program, and food quality.
• Manage inventory and vendor relations to minimize waste.
• Handle administrative duties including payroll and onboarding.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff leadership

Financial acumen

High volume operations

Food safety

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Company: LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee

Location: Westminster, CO

Department: Retail Operations

Reports To: District/Area Manager

FLSA Status: Non Exempt (Hourly)

Position Summary

The Store Manager is responsible for daily operations, financial performance, team leadership, and elevated guest experience of a LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee location. The role actively participates in guest service (front counter and drive thru), beverage and food production, and team support during peak periods.

Core Responsibilities

• Operations Leadership – Manage all daily store operations, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and Brand SOPs, and maintain luxury level store presentation.
• Revenue and Profitability – Drive store toward $2M–$4M+ annual revenue targets, manage labor and food cost percentages, and execute upselling and premium product strategies.
• Team Leadership and Development – Hire, train, and develop staff, maintain compliance with labor laws and equal pay/anti‑discrimination policies, lead by example as a working manager, and build efficient schedules.
• Guest Experience – Deliver elevated hospitality experience, resolve issues immediately, and maintain speed, accuracy, professionalism, and quality control.
• Production and Quality Control – Oversee donut production, beverage program, food consistency, and maintain premium quality standards.
• Inventory and Supply Chain Execution – Manage ordering and inventory, reduce waste and shrinkage, and ensure vendor compliance.
• Administrative Duties – Timekeeping and payroll approvals, hiring and onboarding, and performance management.

Compensation

• Base Hourly Rate: $20.75 to $30.00 per hour
• Bilingual Pay Differential:
  • +$1.00 per hour for employees who speak English and at least one additional language (besides Spanish) and are approved by management as actively using bilingual skills in the workplace, applied to all hours worked.
  • +$2.00 per hour for employees who speak English and Spanish and are approved by management as actively using bilingual skills in the workplace, applied to all hours worked.
• Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate for all hours worked over 40/week, including bilingual differential in regular rate calculation.
• Tips: Eligible to earn and accumulate tips while on the clock during direct service work. Tips may include cash, credit card/digital tips, and tip pool distributions. No tip credit is taken; LaMar’s pays full hourly wage per Colorado and Denver minimum wage laws. Tips are additional compensation.

Tip Participation Rules

• Can earn tips when: serving guests directly, running POS/drive thru, preparing beverages or food, supporting team during active service.
• Cannot earn tips when: performing administrative duties (scheduling, hiring, payroll, inventory planning, office/admin work).

Break and Meal Periods

• 10 minute paid rest break for every 4 hours worked.
• 30 minute unpaid meal period for shifts over 5 hours.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
• Paid time off and sick leave (Colorado HFWA compliant).
• Employee discounts.
• Career growth opportunities and pathway.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods (12–14+ hours).
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Early morning shifts (2:00–4:00 AM production).
• Fast paced, high volume setting.

Schedule Expectations

• Full time (35–45+ hours per week).
• Must be available for early mornings, weekends (Saturday and Sunday required), and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of restaurant, café, or retail management experience.
• Experience managing hourly teams.
• Strong operational and financial understanding.
• Ability to work in high volume environments.
• Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Coffee/specialty beverage experience.
• Bakery or donut production experience.
• Drive thru operations experience.
• Franchise system experience.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and accountability.
• Financial discipline.
• Guest first mindset.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast paced environments.

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 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.

Job Posting Duration

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