Executive Pastry Chef: Lead Creative Pastry Program

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef in the Chicago area to lead the pastry program with culinary vision, create menus, test recipes, and establish production standards. You will manage costs and collaborate with the culinary team, remaining actively involved in daily kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate has strong pastry leadership experience, a track record of developing recipes and training across locations, and a commitment to guest hospitality and pastry

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a professional pastry kitchen, including senior or executive-level leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and standardize pastry recipes across multiple locations.
• Lead rollout of new pastry items and seasonal menus, including training.
• Oversee pastry quality standards through audits, tastings, and visits.
• Build and mentor a small core pastry team while collaborating with kitchen staff.
• Guide teams to ensure hospitality and excellence in all pastry outputs.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Menu development

Recipe testing

Cost control

Training programs

Team leadership

Job description

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Pastry Chef in the Chicago area to lead the pastry program with culinary vision, create menus, test recipes, and establish production standards. You will manage costs and collaborate with the culinary team, remaining actively involved in daily kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate has strong pastry leadership experience, a track record of developing recipes and training across locations, and a commitment to guest hospitality and pastry