Executive Chef Bakery and Culinary Innovation

District Donuts

New Orleans, Louisiana
30+ days ago

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Skills

Bakeryunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Food Preparationunmatched
Food Purchasingunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Menu Developmentunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Recipe Testingunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched

Description

Benefits:

Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance

Executive Chef – Bakery & Culinary Innovation

District | New Orleans

District is looking for a creative, hands-on culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations across multiple locations and concepts while helping drive menu development and product innovation.

This role combines kitchen leadership, baking expertise, and food R&D. You’ll work closely with ownership to evolve the menu, improve kitchen systems, and help create the future of District.

If you love baking, breakfast, sandwiches, donuts, and building strong kitchen teams, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a growing brand.

What You'll Do

Kitchen Leadership

Oversee kitchen operations across multiple locations and concepts
Maintain consistency, quality, and execution standards
Train and mentor kitchen teams and managers
Improve kitchen workflow and operational systems

Bakery Program

Lead and oversee bakery production and dough programs
Ensure consistency and quality of all baked goods
Improve production systems for efficiency and scale

Menu Development & R&D

Develop new pastries, breakfast/brunch items, and sandwiches
Create seasonal features and menu innovations
Test recipes and refine processes for kitchen execution

Operational Performance

Monitor food cost, purchasing and support menu pricing decisions
Improve kitchen labor efficiency and production flow
Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Qualifications

Strong baking or pastry experience
5+ years of kitchen leadership
Experience developing new menu items
Ability to manage and mentor kitchen teams
Strong operational mindset and systems thinking
Multi-location experience is a plus

Highly organized

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity to shape menu development and food innovation
Leadership role within a creative and growing brand
Direct collaboration with ownership

Location: New Orleans, LA

How to Apply

Send a resume and short introduction explaining why you'd be a great fit.

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

WHO WE ARE

At District, we take pride in crafting exceptional culinary experiences, starting with our signature donuts. From scratch, down to our sprinkles, we prioritize quality and integrity in every bite. Eschewing pre-made mixes and artificial flavors, we utilize only real food made with care and all-natural ingredients whenever possible. Our commitment to freshness is unwavering—we're 100% scratch and 100% fresh.

OUR DONUTS

Discover our ever-evolving selection of delectable donuts, with six enticing varieties rotating weekly. With a catalog boasting over 100 options, there's always something new to tempt your taste buds. Amidst our creative offerings, you'll find beloved classics such as glazed, cinnamon sugar, and chocolate glazed—timeless treats that remain staples of our menu.

OUR BREAKFAST, SANDWICHES & SLIDERS

Experience the difference that freshness makes with our breakfast, sandwiches, and sliders—all made to order with care. From our in-house baked biscuits and buns to thoughtfully sourced meats raised and fed ethically, every ingredient reflects our commitment to quality. Our antibiotic and hormone-free 100% Black Angus beef and all-natural, cage-free chicken ensure superior flavor and satisfaction. Plus, our dedication to supporting local farmers and Louisiana-based vendors underscores our commitment to community and sustainability.

ABOUT OUR COFFEE

Fuel your day with coffee crafted with passion and precision. At District, we believe in the artistry of small-batch, artisanal coffee production. That's why we roast our own beans through our exclusive brand, Cool Kids Coffee Roasters. Employing a meticulous technique known as profile roasting, each coffee bean is carefully roasted to unlock its full potential. By adhering to a unique profile of time and temperature variables, we achieve our interpretation of coffee perfection. Gone are the traditional labels of light, medium, and dark roasts—we embrace the beauty and flavor of small-batch roasting. At District, we're convinced that small-scale production yields not only exquisite coffee but an exquisite experience for every coffee lover.