Working A Shift At An Iconic New York Doughnut Shop

Working A Shift At An Iconic New York Doughnut Shop | Bon Appétit

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Жыл бұрын

Ever wonder what it's like to work a shift at a famous doughnut shop in New York City? Step behind the counter and into the kitchen with DeVonn Francis as he's given a crash course on how to keep the dough rolling by head pastry chef Jessica Bone and Leslie Polizzotto, co-founder of The Doughnut Project in New York.
Director: Dan Siegel, Gunsel Pehlivan
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Rob Malone
Host: DeVonn Francis
Producer: Christie Garcia, Halie Aaron
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Dimitri Lazarashvili
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Kirsten Potts
Assistant Camera: Allison Cavanaugh
Audio: Nick Dalessio
Production Assistant: Connor Kavvas
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Special Thanks: Leslie Polizzotto, Jessica Bone, The Doughnut Project
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@keepXonXrockin Жыл бұрын

People saying the head pastry chef was mean all the time - yes, she mentioned the time, but she also took care to mention whenever he did something well and offered positive reinforcement. She never even directly said "you're too slow", but something like "we could move a little bit quicker".

@marknash6518 Жыл бұрын

Additionally, although doughnuts aren't his thing, DeVonn knows kitchens and kitchen time pressure. None of the feedback fazed him because it's just normal. He has received and undoubtedly given exactly the same feedback in countless other situations.

@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 Жыл бұрын

He's not slow she didn't hire enough staff so it's her fault. 2 people one being a tranee. This lady is sweat shopping these employees.

@flowerofash4439 Жыл бұрын

it is just the nature of a skiny women, they always act like that

@HisVirusness Жыл бұрын

@@flowerofash4439 I don't think that's the person they were talking about.

@catherineryan8875 Жыл бұрын

man yall commenters don't realize how nice the head pastry chef was...considering she has a reputation & order quota to uphold/hit daily as a hot shop in NYC. the shop doesn't need the press & BA was barging into their space...still Devon slayed

@HJima Жыл бұрын

They were the ones who agreed to it so its still partially on them lol

@3l3llala13 Жыл бұрын

More press/positive publicity never hurts any business.

@flazay_da Жыл бұрын

I mean publicity is likely one of the big reasons they agreed to have them film.

@ajack6421 Жыл бұрын

Yes! He is absolutely adorable and she's committed to her craft!

@oldironsides4107 Жыл бұрын

Guys a huge flamer.

@zandert33 Жыл бұрын

I get the feeling that the BA crew got there much later than they should have. I can picture they were supposed to start working closer to 5

@keepXonXrockin Жыл бұрын

I was going to say, maybe they should have even started a little ahead of the usual start of the shift to account for the hold up of filming plus the understandable lack of experience

@imranak12 Жыл бұрын

She's a great teacher. I'd learn the job so quick with her training. Awesome leader. She showed patience while staying professional. Idk how any1 can say she's being rude, she was nothing other than pleasant.

@PurpleElephantMusic Жыл бұрын

this head chef is probably one of the nicest people I felt. Positive reinforcement while also pointing out time crunch

@jaapspruitenburg6625 Жыл бұрын

This pastry chef shows really some great leadership! She just says we're behind on time but don't let it intimidate you, just do the best job possible. And she gives great compliments as she sees he is motivated and also shows him what she sees when the doughnuts are fried. I would personally be a lot more frustrated with someone at the front of the house coming in and saying there are only four of the twenty-five tastes on the shelve and they get to open in a few minutes. That intimidates trust in the back of the house a lot more, but Jessica kept calm and trust in him, and handled it great. Eventually seeing the milk frother of the coffee machine covered in residue would make me think front of the house would have something else to care for.

@leeonit Жыл бұрын

Y’all wylin. Kitchens are intense they seemed pretty nice considering. And the point of this series is that it’s a real glimpse into their real workday.

@coolman72891 Жыл бұрын

forreal, but you know whats also fkin wild is the fact that theyre selling just one of those regular glazed donuts for $4.50. A Single Donut.........

@katjavahronen6006 Жыл бұрын

Could watch longer videos of this sort. As a former kitchen employee, this takes me back and warms my heart. Devon should open up their own business and start a reality show !

@bruisersdilemma354 Жыл бұрын

Devon is a singular person...

@wifiguy51 Жыл бұрын

Jess is such a great teacher in a stressful situation! I feel like his second day on the job he would do great!

@vsheran Жыл бұрын

You can tell half of the comments have not worked in food . The pastry chef was so nice !!

@king_ltc_ Жыл бұрын

If you guys think she’s annoying, she’s a sweetheart compared to some other individuals in the kitchen. Especially considering the reputation that the Doughnut Project has as New York City’s top doughnut specialty stores.

@JonathanOstrander Жыл бұрын

Everyone seemed pretty nice. Not sure why there are a bunch of comments about it...

@mattymattffs Жыл бұрын

@@JonathanOstrander because they're idiots. Why'd you invite a film crew? Why complain about being behind? It's like they don't understand that the entire point is to see what it's really like, not fake it

@king_ltc_ Жыл бұрын

@@mattymattffs Free publicity and it shows a typical day in the life of what the staff do. It doesn’t exactly have to be what they do everyday. Then there is no point in having the host there.

@ColbyARussell Жыл бұрын

@@JonathanOstrander the comments between everyone involved in this video are dripping with passive aggression. Someone did not prepare for this shoot. Whether it was the donut shop or the Bon Appetit crew is not clear. Maybe the crew showed up later than they were supposed to, or maybe the shop didn't take into account the fact that *they're shooting video*-you know: like the kind with a presenter, and they're not just starting off a new worker... Given the prevalence of small/local business owners who are absurdly irrational and given that we already know they're a donut shop with wacky ideas about timing that includes opening at 9 AM (wat) and they made the choice *not* to say, "this isn't going well-let's try again tomorrow if possible, but we need to scuttle this attempt so we can get back on track/make up for the lost time", it seems reasonable to conclude that it involved *at least* a little bit of unpreparedness on the part of the business.

@valf156115 Жыл бұрын

I thought she kept a good attitude and was patient with him despite the lateness!

@emilymckeeby6442 Жыл бұрын

I don’t always love these “working a shift” videos, they can be stressful 😅 But Devon is so charming!!

@nathanmallen Жыл бұрын

I think they were behind.. not certain, but pretty sure..

@vickylikesthis Жыл бұрын

I love the choice of having Devonn takeover this show ❤️

@TheDuckofLaw Жыл бұрын

So glad to see this back and more DeVonn!

@tanjagold Жыл бұрын

DeVonn is grace under pressure. So skilled and funny. 😂 More.

@btienterprises9306 Жыл бұрын

Y’all brought it back!! I missed this show !!

@tessat338 Жыл бұрын

He has the perfect hairdo for working in a restaurant with food. So sensible! If I ever had to go back to working in a commercial kitchen, I would learn to French braid my hair close to my head.

@c15733 Жыл бұрын

Love this series! DeVonn is hilarious.

@Nyx_Nyx Жыл бұрын

I worked in a bakery when I was in college. I actually miss the early mornings. I have a corporate job now but if I could make the same money I’d go back to baking.

@mstrasser Жыл бұрын

Love this series. Glad it's back!

@kaylatahaafe8497 Жыл бұрын

love his energyyyy!

@Magiatorta Жыл бұрын

🌹😉

@danklayum4808 Жыл бұрын

Lack of energy

@janethope Жыл бұрын

I love Devon. Beautiful inside and out ❤

@vickyvick5892 Жыл бұрын

Amazing series, love Devon.

@Globalgusion123 Жыл бұрын

Gurrlllll I love this series esp Devon ❤ More of this pls

@davidorourkesr Жыл бұрын

Great series. Good job!

@DoJoStan Жыл бұрын

Please keep doing these, Devon is such a personality!

@ReksratYTB Жыл бұрын

This has further proved to me that I do not belong in the kitchen. Devon handled things a lot better than I would've.

@irvin9arcia Жыл бұрын

Lol Piping! 😂 DeVonn is the best!!! ❤

@deeur153 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS SERIES

@heyheyheyyou9861 Жыл бұрын

i enjoyed this really! hope you go to more cafes or pastry shops and experience what it feels like❤

@sienadacostapinto9146 Жыл бұрын

these are fun! do more of this series pleaseeee

@annaslovesyou Жыл бұрын

devon is such a sweetheart and his main goal was to make sure he was a productive team member and i felt so bad for him :(

@kelseymccormick8796 Жыл бұрын

dude for real! i had to stop watching it because all i could hear was how often they told him how behind they were

@ericfrazer4736 Жыл бұрын

His main goal is to get clicks and views for BA

@annaslovesyou Жыл бұрын

@@ericfrazer4736 how is he being clickbaity tho lmao

@glowtess1720 Жыл бұрын

@@kelseymccormick8796man y’all need to get offline they are a hot shop and she was never mean she just told him that they were behind on time which is true and they have customers to serve and schedule

@PARISONFIRE Жыл бұрын

super chill guy, was a pleasure to watch.

@sussshhhhhhhh9991 Жыл бұрын

love love love this series and i hope they make more! Devon is such a sweetheart!

@heymona86 Жыл бұрын

I love this man!!! So fun to watch

@WoahiFoundNemo Жыл бұрын

I love DeVonn, so happy he’s on this series

@almost.sweettalk.caffeine Жыл бұрын

How many times can someone say “we’re behind” “go fast” omfg 🤣

@matthewjackson9615 Жыл бұрын

The owner has to be the straw-boss and make it all come together. This isn't the Martha Stewart show , she's running a bonafide business that has to produce quality goods in a timely fashion. More power to her.

@eucarisrodriguez7641 Жыл бұрын

I just love it

@oceanwave3 Жыл бұрын

This was very interesting. Thank you!

@cassvanessa5 Жыл бұрын

That was so great.. loved it 😊

@TashJansson Жыл бұрын

DeVonn did so great! First days at a job are so stressful

@Akakiba15 Жыл бұрын

Having worked in a bakery this man stressed me out w how lackadaisical he was like I can appreciate a level head but omfg skdjfjfgktr

@Akakiba15 Жыл бұрын

Overall Devon is the ideal first day hire especially having no experience lol considering the cramped space and filming crew they did amazing.

@isabelb8774 Жыл бұрын

Loved this episode and the doughnut shop! Great job. It’s probably very stressful

@eleudis28 Жыл бұрын

these are excellent doughnuts. always delicious!

@vaultboi76 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this host lol, he’s fun!

@KATHERINEJANEKT Жыл бұрын

I love DeVonn. I would literally watch him do anything. He has the best energy

@troypolamalupittsburghdyna8181 Жыл бұрын

He's definitely not the guy you would want protecting you in a robbery.

@dodaexploda Жыл бұрын

DeVonn is my spirit animal!

@lfcbpro Жыл бұрын

This is a good series, I'd be interested if they could send the chef's back in a year after they originally made these and see how much they remember :D

@anasevi9456 Жыл бұрын

Such a keen to learn sweetheart, he will have a rolodex of culinary abilities once this series is done.

@ChristinaCheung1 Жыл бұрын

Please do more of this series! I love watching Devon

@user-yg1ik1qq4l Жыл бұрын

This was so interesting to watch!

@t4squared Жыл бұрын

Their doughnuts are pretty good. I get them whenever I’m craving a good doughnut

@erikmoe4767 Жыл бұрын

cool

@lydiagagne6740 Жыл бұрын

This was so accurate, I worked at voodoo donuts in Oregon and that was pretty much my day exactly

@demetriaduma6218 Жыл бұрын

Devon is doing so good! great job devon :D

@compellingpeople Жыл бұрын

Can someone make a companion video with a supercut of all the times they say they're behind?

@dralissa123 Жыл бұрын

Lol. I was thinking how are you inviting a camera crew in and then be stressed about timing. Lol. No

@romaczech75 Жыл бұрын

@@dralissa123 Never trust an establishment that prepares what you consume if they cannot handle time management in any scenario. 👍

@bodyfultherapies Жыл бұрын

It was stressful watching.

@imranak12 Жыл бұрын

They're running a business with a deadline to make. Of course they're gonna be stressed about timing when they're hours behind normal schedule. It's not like she was rude about it, just letting his co worker know that they have to pick up the pace. The dude expecting to be perfect on his first attempt at making doughnuts was cringier than her mentioning they were behind.

@qlrxj Жыл бұрын

@@imranak12 Where and when did he make it seem like he would be perfect? If anything you missed a lot of sarcasm...

@samuelmejia6878 4 ай бұрын

This is my comfort video

@sgs3750 Жыл бұрын

Best doughnut shop EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

@fpsplayer9095 Жыл бұрын

I like him it doesn’t feel forced he’s vibing

@Yanelyshm Жыл бұрын

Poor devon that was a lot of pressure! lol but he did great. It was great seeing his personality more on this episode.

@PaigeCalvelli1111 Жыл бұрын

He did such a good job. Love how unique their donuts are.

@ria8894 Жыл бұрын

Looooove thissss ahahaha

@JacobCanote Жыл бұрын

Life is like that. Good job.

@JimRichardsBH Жыл бұрын

I loved her in the handmaids tale

@styledbyjamal Жыл бұрын

Baby they was not playing about that clock lmao! I know that’s right!

@tess176 Жыл бұрын

Devon is awesome

@meganrumpelt6713 Жыл бұрын

Devonn has such a fantastic vibe

@justalittlebitmo Жыл бұрын

Devon was too chill and chatty for the timeline they were on. And I probably would have been the same at that hour of the morning 😂

@katie2928 Жыл бұрын

He was slow AF!

@Daniel_Loveland Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna miss Brad but I’ll keep coming back for this DeVonn content.

@itskandiii Жыл бұрын

Where is Brad going?🥺

@MaalyB26 Жыл бұрын

I been away for a while but wtfdym you’re gonna miss Brad !?

@Daniel_Loveland Жыл бұрын

@@MaalyB26 his contract with BA ended in December.

@houston1293 Жыл бұрын

no shot another restaurant lets BA do this again lol

@adamd485 Жыл бұрын

Devon was great!

@TakanashiYuuji Жыл бұрын

Love the host.

@museummammy Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved watching this and I don’t even like donuts.

@gabetomlin78 Жыл бұрын

“Welcome to the darkness because that’s when doughnuts happen,” Lol

@cashmere3169 Жыл бұрын

I’m so confused on how they were that behind? 😂

@pocofkiwiburn1939 Жыл бұрын

He did such a great job!

@silviachisholm3261 3 ай бұрын

I really want to know where in the world can you get those awesome doughnut cutters! I have looked so much and nothing

@AlexaJadeWarren Жыл бұрын

This series is usually so fun, someone needs to tell these women he isn’t a real employee 😌

@Magiatorta Жыл бұрын

probably delicious 😋

@Wardothatguy Жыл бұрын

Anyone know what song was playing at the end

@romaczech75 Жыл бұрын

If they were in such a time crunch then maybe open up earlier to compensate? That's what most places do whenever they do segments like this. I've always wanted to try this place as I live here in NYC, but this whole constantly behind rushed shtick is making me change my mind.

@t4squared Жыл бұрын

Don’t change your mind because of this. Their doughnuts are actually really good

@romaczech75 Жыл бұрын

@@t4squared Eh. I've lived here for 22 years now. I know the deal. All these NYC based bakeries/donut shops that start to get any sort of buzz think they've turned into Studio54 w/ the attitude towards their employees. Which in turn trickles down to the customers. I've seen it with all of them. I'm just glad I got a preview so I don't waste my time, because yes I've heard of the lines. Also, never trust an establishment that prepares what you consume if they cannot handle time management in any scenario. 👍 Wanna go to an honest to goodness real donut shop here in NYC? Peter Pan In Greenpoint Brooklyn or the Donut Pub on W 14th St in Chelsea.

@sh-dawn Жыл бұрын

Are there more videos with Devon? He is so nice

@fbastida_s7185 Жыл бұрын

don't pressure my boy Devon !

@mantisbog Жыл бұрын

DeVonn needs to get the tables.

@marpulpfiction Жыл бұрын

love devon

@cu99460 7 ай бұрын

The presenter is such a cool guy. Like him. Did an amazing job. Im going to NY in a few days. Where is this shop exactly?

@GregCurtin45 Жыл бұрын

DeVonn? You never told us how the donuts tasted?

@loganmurphy9453 Жыл бұрын

Something tells me BA was laaaateee

@dereklap1159 Жыл бұрын

I dream about the cruellers here. Probably in my top 10, maybe top 5, things I've ever eaten.

@sarahwotaszak563 Жыл бұрын

I guess this might be the show’s whole shtick but it felt like they were treating him kind of poorly, like making it seem like the problems were all his fault? DeVonn handled it all so well though, he seemed just so sweet and eager to help things run smoothly, and also witty. He’s perfect for this series/food content videos in general. Loved this episode!

@elisabethklain4204 Жыл бұрын

my guess is that production was running behind in one way or another, so that's kind of why they kept saying it. So it might have come off like it was specific to him, but more of a general side eye at production (or even something possibly like doughnut store saying "come at 5" and BA saying "lets do 5:30 instead" and the shop agreeing for one reason or another (like wanting the press or something))

@vinwulff Жыл бұрын

yeah fr they were so passive aggressive wtf

@Nemecross Жыл бұрын

@@vinwulff haha, my guy, as someone who works in a restaurant; that chef was being so nice! Being behind is a big thing when you're prepping for service, usually you'd have a head chef screaming at you, but she was being lovely, showing him how she wants the things done and giving him feedback and guidance on his technique, while pushing to make sure they keep the pace up. In the world of kitchens, she handled it very nicely :P

@imranak12 Жыл бұрын

@@vinwulff That's not passive aggressive, it's called being straight forward. He's there to make a show and has to be entertaining and has all the time in the world, which is fine, it's his job. This is her career/life. Do you expect her to not let him know that there's a deadline to make? Unfortunately this isn't a segment of just making doughnuts. They are in a business setting. They do not have all the time in the world for him to learn and play around. She could not have been nicer either. If dinner service was approaching and I still had tasks to complete and my Chef told me I was behind, it would not be considered passive aggressive. I'm so confused with the disdain towards the lady. She was very polite and pleasant. I would love to have her teach me to make doughnuts. She's a kind gentle woman with patience.

@Stephanchick Жыл бұрын

What kinda donut shop opens at 9am? I've already ate a dozen and havr had a nap by then

@nowthatsurban Жыл бұрын

I want your life

@yellowcard1933 Жыл бұрын

He definitely knows how to pipe and be piped

@dachicagoan8185 11 ай бұрын

New York has all these iconic places to eat. Meanwhile in my neighborhood all i have are corporate chains only accessible by driving

@KRayxKodessA Жыл бұрын

This looks _deceptively_ difficult. Wow.

@cesarquintanilla8742 Жыл бұрын

🎉

@jackaguy Жыл бұрын

If you need any more proof that the comments people are leaving on this video are misogynistic, take a look at the video Brad did for this series and the intensity of the supervision he had. No negative comments there. I wouldn't be surprised if the BA producers even cued the staff to emphasize the time crunch for the sake of entertainment. These women both struck me as patient and excellent at what they do. Worth reflecting on why seeing that makes you feel like they're too much.