Executive Master Baker

EXECUTIVE MASTER BAKER

Luxury, Artisan, Gourmet Bakery & Culinary Innovation

Company: LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee

Location: Denver, Colorado (soon to be Castle Rock, Colorado)

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Executive / Professional)

About LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee: LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee is a nationally recognized brand redefining the donut and bakery experience through from‑scratch craftsmanship, sourcing of highest quality and premium ingredients, and elevated presentation. Our vision extends beyond donuts into a luxury artisan bakery and café platform, delivering unforgettable quality and visual impact at every location.

The Executive Master Baker serves as the highest culinary and baking authority within LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee. This executive‑level role is responsible for leading, designing, and scaling a world‑class artisan baking program that sets the standard for quality, innovation, and guest experience across all company‑owned and franchised locations. The position combines elite baking mastery, product innovation, training leadership, and visual merchandising excellence, ensuring that every baked good is immediately recognizable for its quality, craftsmanship, and taste.

• Lead and oversee LaMar’s expanded gourmet baking program, including artisan breads and bagels
• Croissants and laminated pastries, including Danish, muffins, cookies, brownies, and bars
• Cupcakes, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and special‑occasion cakes
• Develop made‑from‑scratch cream cheeses, frostings, whipped frosts, glazes, fillings, and garnishes
• Execute advanced piping, finishing, and fresh‑fruit presentation techniques

• Create and maintain a proprietary, expanded menu line authored by the Executive Master Baker
• Conduct ongoing research and development of new products, seasonal offerings, and limited‑time releases
• Develop premium and luxury baked goods that justify high price points through quality and craftsmanship
• Ensure products are scalable while maintaining artisan integrity

• Design and lead orientation and training programs for all baking positions
• Establish standardized recipes, procedures, and quality controls
• Certify bakers and trainers across corporate and franchised locations
• Serve as the final authority on baked‑goods quality and readiness

• Set merchandising and display standards for all baked goods
• Ensure bakery cases visually communicate freshness, luxury, and craftsmanship
• Partner with operations and leadership to optimize guest appeal and sales conversion

• Maintain consistency and excellence across multi‑unit operations
• Implement quality audits and corrective action plans as needed
• Balance production efficiency with premium execution standards

• Certified Master Baker (CMB) or equivalent advanced professional baking credential
• Minimum 10 years of high‑level, from‑scratch baking experience
• Demonstrated expertise in artisan breads, laminated doughs, pastries, and celebration cakes
• Advanced skill in piping, finishing, and decorative techniques
• Experience training and leading bakery teams
• Strong understanding of food science, fermentation, and ingredient functionality

• Experience in luxury gourmet, artisan bakery, fine dining, hotel, or flagship café environments
• Multi‑unit or franchised system experience
  
  Experience developing premium or gourmet menu lines

Base Salary Range (Colorado): $135,000 – $195,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional benefits may include:

• Performance‑based bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Travel and relocation support, where applicable

LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting:

• A professional resume
• A portfolio or summary of signature baked goods and leadership experience

This job posting will remain open until 1/30/2026 and will be extended if necessary