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Job Title


Lead Pastry Cook


Company : Valhalla


Location : Chicago, IL


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Valhalla is seeking a talented and motivated  Lead Pastry Cook   to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pastry professional to take a leadership role in a creative, small, growth-focused kitchen. What We’re Looking For: 2–3 years of professional pastry experience, preferably in a lead prep role. Strong sense of urgency, organization, and ownership over a station. Ability to lead all prep for plated desserts as well as the chocolate program. Strong organizational skills, and self manageable A collaborative mindset and a desire to grow into a leadership position — this is a management-in-training role with the goal of moving into a Junior Sous Chef position Compensation: Starting at $21–$22 per hour, with merit-based raises and opportunities for advancement. If you’re passionate about pastry, ready to lead, and excited to grow within a respected and ambitious kitchen, we’d love to hear from you. More detail about Valhalla part of SMG Restaurants, please visit