Executive Master Baker

EXECUTIVE MASTER BAKER

Luxury, Artisan, Gourmet Bakery & Culinary Innovation Company:

LaMar's Donuts & Coffee Location:

Wichita and Kansas City, KS 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Baking Leadership Lead and oversee LaMar's expanded gourmet baking program, including: o Artisan 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 (Kansas): $55,000 to $110,000 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. About LaMars 33 LLC 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.