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Job Description: Store Manager (Hourly, Non Exempt, Tip Earning Eligible)
Location: Louisville, CO
Department: Retail Operations
Reports To: District/Area Manager
FLSA Status: Non Exempt (Hourly)
Tip Eligibility: Yes (while performing direct service duties)
The Store Manager is responsible for the daily operations, financial performance, team leadership, and elevated guest experience of a LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee location.
This is a working manager role that actively participates in:
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Guest service (front counter and drive thru)
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Beverage and food production
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Team support during peak periods
Because the Store Manager regularly performs the same duties as tipped employees, this role is eligible to earn tips while on the clock when engaged in direct customer service.
Compensation
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$20.75 to $30.00 per hour
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+$1.00 per hour for employees who: o Speak English AND at least one additional language (besides Spanish, see below)
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Are approved by management as actively using bilingual skills in the workplace oApplies to all hours worked (not just service time)
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+$2.00 per hour for employees who: o Speak English AND Spanish
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Are approved by management as actively using bilingual skills in the workplace
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Applies to all hours worked (not just service time)
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Paid at 1.5x hourly rate for all hours worked over 40/week
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Includes bilingual differential in regular rate calculation (as required by law)
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Eligible to earn and accumulate tips while on the clock when performing direct service work
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Tips may include: o Cash tips
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Credit card/digital tips oTip pool distributions (if applicable)
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No tip credit taken o LaMar’s pays full hourly wage per Colorado and Denver minimum wage laws
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Tips are additional compensation
Tip Participation Rules
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Serving guests directly
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Running POS/drive thru
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Preparing beverages or food
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Supporting team during active service
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Performing administrative duties: o Scheduling
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Hiring oPayroll
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Inventory planning
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Office/admin work
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10 minute paid rest break for every 4 hours worked
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30 minute unpaid meal period for shifts over 5 hours
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Health, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance
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Paid time off and sick leave (Colorado HFWA compliant)
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Employee discounts
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Career growth opportunities and pathway
Core Responsibilities
1. Operations Leadership
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Manage all daily store operations
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Ensure compliance with: o Health and safety regulations
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Food safety standards oBrand SOPs
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Maintain luxury level store presentation
2. Revenue and Profitability
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Drive store toward $2M $4M+ annual revenue targets
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Manage: o Labor %
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Food cost % oSales performance
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Execute upselling and premium product strategies
3. Team Leadership and Development
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Hire, train, and develop staff
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Maintain compliance with: o Colorado labor laws
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Equal Pay Act oAnti discrimination policies
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Lead by example as a working manager
4. Scheduling and Labor Management
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Build efficient schedules aligned with sales
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Ensure legal compliance for: o Breaks
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Overtime
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Wage laws
5. Guest Experience (Fast Luxe Standard)
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Deliver elevated hospitality experience
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Resolve issues immediately
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Maintain: o Speed
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Accuracy
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Professionalism
6. Production and Quality Control
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Oversee: o Donut production
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Beverage program oFood consistency
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Maintain premium quality standards
7. Inventory and Supply Chain Execution
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Manage ordering and inventory
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Reduce waste and shrinkage
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Ensure vendor compliance
8. Administrative Duties
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Timekeeping and payroll approvals
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Hiring and onboarding
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Performance management
Note: Administrative time is non tipped work
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2 5+ years of restaurant, café, or retail management experience
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Experience managing hourly teams
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Strong operational and financial understanding
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Ability to work in high volume environments
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Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain)
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Coffee/specialty beverage experience
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Bakery or donut production experience
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Drive thru operations experience
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Franchise system experience
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Leadership and accountability
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Financial discipline
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Guest first mindset
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Attention to detail
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Ability to work in fast paced environments
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
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Standing for extended periods (12 14(+) hours)
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Lifting up to 50 lbs
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Early morning shifts (2:00 4:00 AM production)
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Fast paced, high volume setting
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Full time (35 45+ hours/week)
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Must be available: o Early mornings
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Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Required
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Holidays
Equal Opportunity and Pay Equity Statement
LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with:
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Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
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Colorado Anti Discrimination Act (CADA)
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.
This job posting will remain open until 5/15/2026 and will be extended if necessary.
After perfecting his original donut recipe as a teenager in 1933, Ray LaMar opened the first LaMar’s Donuts in a converted gas station in Kansas City, Missouri. What began as a single shop rooted in craftsmanship and quality has grown into a franchised brand with locations across Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Nebraska. LaMar’s Donuts has earned numerous accolades and favorable reviews from respected publications such as The New Yorker and Gourmet, and was the first donut brand to be reviewed and acclaimed by Zagat, the world’s most trusted restaurant guide. To this day, LaMar’s Donuts are known by many as “simply a better donut.” Visit LaMars.com for more information.
