THIS POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED BEYOND IT'S ORIGINAL CLOSING DATE
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)
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.
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Lead and oversee LaMar’s expanded gourmet baking program, including: o Artisan breads and bagels
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Croissants and laminated pastries oDanish, muffins, cookies, brownies, and bars
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Cupcakes, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and special-occasion cakes
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Develop madefromscratch cream cheeses, frostings, whipped frostings, glazes, fillings, and garnishes
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Execute advanced piping, finishing, and freshfruit presentation techniques
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Create and maintain a proprietary, expanded menu line authored by the Executive Master Baker
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Conduct ongoing research and development of new products, seasonal offerings, and limitedtime releases
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Develop premium and luxury baked goods that justify high price points through quality and craftsmanship
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Ensure products are scalable while maintaining artisan integrity
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Design and lead orientation and training programs for all baking positions
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Establish standardized recipes, procedures, and quality controls
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Certify bakers and trainers across corporate and franchised locations
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Serve as the final authority on bakedgoods quality and readiness
Visual Merchandising & Guest Experience
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Set merchandising and display standards for all baked goods
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Ensure bakery cases visually communicate freshness, luxury, and craftsmanship
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Partner with operations and leadership to optimize guest appeal and sales conversion
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Maintain consistency and excellence across multiunit operations
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Implement quality audits and corrective action plans as needed
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Balance production efficiency with premium execution standards
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Certified Master Baker (CMB) or equivalent advanced professional baking credential
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Minimum 10 years of highlevel, fromscratch baking experience
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Demonstrated expertise in artisan breads, laminated doughs, pastries, and celebration cakes
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Advanced skill in piping, finishing, and decorative techniques
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Experience training and leading bakery teams
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Strong understanding of food science, fermentation, and ingredient functionality
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Experience in luxury gourmet, artisan bakery, fine dining, hotel, or flagship café environments
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Multiunit or franchised system experience
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Experience developing premium or gourmet menu lines
Base Salary Range (Colorado): $75,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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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.
This job posting will remain open until 5/1/2026 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.
