Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
The Head Pastry Chef contributes to and oversees all pastry production and baking while managing the day-to-day pastry operations at the bakery. Applicants must have at least 4-5 years of management and pastry production experience in a retail and/or wholesale bakery. A culinary degree is required. (Please do not apply if you do not have this experience.).
The Head Pastry Chef ensures that the technique, ingredients, and aesthetics of all products follow established expectations. They oversee the coordination of all bakery items related to pastries and assist in receiving, storage, issuance, preparation and presentation of such items. The Head Pastry Chef is responsible for scheduling pastry staff according to the production demands, and for training all pastry staff. The Head Pastry Chef upholds and ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures and is a member of the Hewn Leadership Team.
Hewn has been recognized in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Chicago Magazine, Midwest Living, and many other local and national publications for our commitment to making naturally fermented artisan breads and pastries. We have a wonderful team of people who share our commitment to making the best possible products. We are a part of Evanston's progressive and unique food and drink scene, and we appreciate being in a diverse community.
Please email your cover letter and resume for consideration. Pay is competitive and we offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for our full-time employees. A simple IRA plan is also available. A moving stipend is provided for staff needing to move to the Chicago area. This is a salaried position.
All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable being on their feet for several hours.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k
Required Skills
Pastry Menu Development
Pastry Making
Pastry Program Management
ServSafe Certified
Viennoiserie Making
Time Management
Food Handler Certification
Food Safety Knowledge
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Part of Hewn Bakery
The word "hewn" is a way to connect the past with the future. Everything at Hewn is made in-house, from scratch daily. We source our grains from local, organic farms, and all of our breads are hand-mixed, hand-shaped and naturally fermented without commercial yeast. We appreciate our partnerships with local farmers, and we enjoy creating new items using heritage flours.
Regardless of experience, every new baker hired at Hewn goes through our extensive training program. Each staff person is provided with opportunities for professional growth. We have a wonderful team of people who share our commitment to making the best possible products.
Hewn has been recognized in the New York Times, Chicago Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Saveur magazine and many other local and national publications for our commitment to making naturally fermented artisan breads and pastries. We are a part of Evanston's burgeoning food and drink scene, and we appreciate being in a diverse community.
