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Luxury, Artisan, Gourmet Bakery & Culinary Innovation

Company: LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee

Location: Denver, Colorado and Fort Collins, CO locations

(travel may be required)

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.

This 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: oArtisan breads and bagels
• Croissants and laminated pastries oDanish, muffins, cookies, brownies, and bars
• Cupcakes, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and special-occasion cakes
• Develop madefromscratch cream cheeses, frostings, whipped frostings, glazes, fillings, and garnishes
• Execute advanced piping, finishing, and freshfruit presentation techniques
Product Development & Innovation
• 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 limitedtime releases
• Develop premium and luxury baked goods that justify high price points through quality and craftsmanship
• Ensure products are scalable while maintaining artisan integrity
Training & Standards
• 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 bakedgoods quality and readiness

Visual Merchandising & Guest Experience

• 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
Quality & Consistency
• Maintain consistency and excellence across multiunit operations
• Implement quality audits and corrective action plans as needed
• Balance production efficiency with premium execution standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Master Baker (CMB) or equivalent advanced professional baking credential
• Minimum 10 years of highlevel, fromscratch 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in luxury gourmet, artisan bakery, fine dining, hotel, or flagship café environments
• Multiunit or franchised system experience
• Experience developing premium or gourmet menu lines
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base Salary Range (Colorado): $75,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Additional benefits may include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Travel and relocation support, where applicable
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.

This job posting will remain open until 5/1/2026 and will be extended if necessary