Pastry Chef

The City Market Cafe is a renowned bakery and cafe located in Shorewood, specializing in homemade artisan breads, cookies, scones, muffins, tortes, flans, pies, confections, and a wide variety of other bakery products made from scratch. Known for its commitment to quality and freshness, this full scratch bakery operates with dedicated shifts and departments ensuring every item is crafted with care and expertise. As a community favorite featured in Real Milwaukee, the City Market Cafe combines traditional baking techniques with innovative flavors to deliver an exceptional pastry experience to its customers. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and warm environment that supports the personal and professional growth of its team members. They value creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm, creating a workplace where skilled bakers can thrive and develop their talents.

We are currently seeking a trained and skilled Pastry Chef to manage our Shorewood location bakery. This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about baking and pastry arts who wants to lead and inspire a team within a dynamic and welcoming setting. The Pastry Chef will oversee daily bakery operations, maintain high production and quality standards, and support staff with training and motivation. This position requires a commitment to working 40 to 55 hours per week, with flexibility on certain days to problem solve and manage communication including answering calls. In this leadership capacity, the Pastry Chef will also assist in food costing, inventory oversight, and contribute to successful team meetings and communications. The employer offers a competitive salary, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan with employer contributions, free meals, employee discounts, and the flexibility of a supportive work schedule. Those joining the City Market Cafe can expect an enriching experience designed to encourage creativity and personal excellence in the baking and pastry field.