Executive Pastry Chef

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Executive Pastry Chef – $90,000 to $100,000+ | Chicago, IL

Six-Figure+ Potential | Full Creative Control | Growth Opportunity

Are you a visionary pastry chef with elite technique and a desire to own your pastry program from top to bottom? A dynamic, chef-driven café group in Chicago is seeking a professional and innovative Executive Pastry Chef to lead and elevate their pastry operations across multiple locations. This is a unique role for someone who wants creative freedom, growth potential, and the ability to directly influence their earning power.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Creative control — you’ll develop and drive the entire pastry program and menu
• Real earning potential — total comp regularly exceeds $100K through commissions
• Fast-growing brand — two successful locations with a third on the way
• Relocation support available for the right candidate
• A team that values professionalism, passion, and long-term vision

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create and execute seasonal pastries, desserts, and baked goods
• Lead bi-monthly R&D sessions to keep offerings fresh and exciting
• Manage inventory and ordering, ensuring quality and cost efficiency
• Drive production schedules and consistency across all units
• Support catering expansion and custom pastry experiences
• Uphold exceptional standards of cleanliness and kitchen leadership
• Be the steady, creative force that keeps the pastry vision on track

You Might Be the Right Fit If:

• You’ve led pastry programs for at least 5 years, preferably in upscale or chef-driven concepts
• You’ve worked under Michelin-starred chefs or in fine dining environments
• You’re collaborative, feedback-friendly, and calm under pressure
• You lead by example and can run your kitchen with efficiency and grace
• You want to grow with a company that is expanding and open to new ideas

Compensation Package:

• Competitive base salary plus 5% commission on all pastry sales
• Additional commission opportunities tied to catering sales
• Relocation support for exceptional out-of-market candidates
• Equity conversations possible for senior-level hires (not discussed externally)
• Health benefits in progress – employer is working to secure full coverage

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 163456

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Dustin Durrenberger

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