Pastry Chef - Backstage Catering & Touring Events

The Goddess and Grocer Catering
Chicago, IL

Pastry Chef – Backstage Catering & Touring Events

We need desserts that sing!

Goddess Rocks! is a high-energy backstage catering company serving concerts, touring artists, and major live productions. We are looking for a wildly creative Pastry Chef to lead our dessert program and produce beautiful pastries and desserts for events ranging from 50–500+ guests .

Your days will start with freshly baked muffins, scones, and breakfast pastries , move on to cookies, bars, cookies and cakes for lunch , and finish with show-stopping desserts for dinner service . We want desserts that make people stop, grab their phone, and say “who made this?”

This is a fast-paced environment where multiple shows may be happening at once, so strong organization, creativity, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential.

Requirements

  • 4+ years professional pastry experience
  • Strong baking and pastry fundamentals
  • Creativity and dessert development skills
  • Knowledge of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-friendly baking
  • Strong time management and organization
  • No fear of long hours and long weeks
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds, move safely in shared spaces, and spend hours on your feet
  • Reliable transportation to our West Side kitchens and downtown venues
  • Ability to travel
  • Must be cool backstage - no photos, no gossip!

Compensation:

· Pay range of $21-$27.50 per hour, commensurate with experience and portfolio

· We pay overtime after 8 hours daily, and weekly OT is customary for this position

· We offer flexible days off, when you are off…but you will be on a lot during the season!

· This job comes with an endless supply of show t-shirts and swag!

To Apply
Please send your resume and photos of your pastry work or Instagram portfolio to [email protected]

Pay: $21.00 - $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Food provided
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-03-21

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