Store Manager - Specialty Coffee

Job Description

Job Description

Store Manager

Lost Coffee | South Denver Metro
Full Time
Open availability required (including weekends)

Compensation

Base pay: $20-22/hr + tips
Average tips: ~$8/hr

Typical total hourly earnings: ~$28/hr
Estimated annual earnings: ~$58,240

Benefits include:

• Free shift drinks

• Paid Sick Time

• 40 hours paid vacation time
• 50% food & merchandise discount
• Complimentary bi-monthly whole bean coffee
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities
• Continued education in specialty coffee

WHO WE ARE

Lost Coffee is a specialty coffee company built on one simple idea:

Love People. Love Coffee.

We believe coffee is about people first. We create cafés where guests feel welcomed, teams feel supported, and craftsmanship matters.

THE ROLE

At Lost Coffee, the Store Manager leads from within — working shoulder-to-shoulder with the team to model hospitality, protect quality, and build a healthy café.

This role is responsible for the long-term health of the store.

A strong Store Manager develops people, protects the guest experience, and ensures the café runs calmly, consistently, and sustainably.

Success in this role is measured by whether the  store improves month over month — not by how much the manager personally carries.

WHAT YOU’LL DOLead the Team

• Hire, train, and develop baristas and shift leaders
• Provide coaching, feedback, and ongoing development
• Set clear expectations and maintain accountability
• Develop Guides and Head Guides who can lead independently

Protect the Guest Experience

• Model genuine hospitality on the floor
• Coach the team during real service moments
• Ensure guests feel welcomed, respected, and cared for

Steward Craft & Quality

• Maintain Lost beverage and food standards
• Protect workflow that supports both quality and speed
• Support barista training and certification

Run Clean Operations

• Create schedules and staffing plans
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and store readiness

Own the Business

• Understand sales patterns and traffic trends
• Manage labor and costs responsibly
• Identify issues early and adjust quickly

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Have leadership experience in hospitality, retail, or coffee
• Enjoy developing people and building strong teams
• Communicate clearly and directly
• Take pride in organized, well-run spaces
• Stay calm and decisive under pressure
• Care deeply about hospitality and service

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

A great Store Manager doesn’t just run shifts.

They build a café that works — where guests return, teams grow, and standards hold even when the manager isn’t present.

At Lost Coffee, managers help create spaces that feel welcoming, intentional, and grounded in genuine hospitality.

APPLY

If you care about people, take pride in your work, and want to lead a team with intention — we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to join the Lost Coffee team.

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