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Town Hall

Pastry Chef

Columbus, OH · On-site

Pastry Chef Brand: Location: Department: Back of the House Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-Exempt Full ... Available to work overnight or early morning shifts. * Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and ...

vicente

Assistant Pastry Chef

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

We are a new bakery in the South End looking for an assistant pastry chef to join our team. The ... proofed overnight for an early morning bakeoff. After mastering the basics you'll have a lot of ...

vicente

Assistant Pastry Chef

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

We are a new bakery in the South End looking for an assistant pastry chef to join our team. The ... proofed overnight for an early morning bakeoff. After mastering the basics you'll have a lot of ...

Lettuce Escape

$60 - $80/hr

... overnight travel, as needed * Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 ... pastry chef experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant * Ability to lead and manage the ...

Lettuce Escape

Pastry Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

... overnight travel, as needed * Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 ... pastry chef experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant * Ability to lead and manage the ...

RPM Seafood

Pastry Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$60K - $90K/yr

... overnight travel, as needed * Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 ... pastry chef experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant * Ability to lead and manage the ...

RPM Seafood

Pastry Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

... overnight travel, as needed * Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 ... pastry chef experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant * Ability to lead and manage the ...

Tiny Boxwoods

Pastry Cook Overnight

Austin, TX · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

This is an overnight position so you must have late evening to early morning availability. About ... by the Executive Pastry Chef in a fast, quick-paced and hot environment. Duties and ...

Tiny Boxwoods

Pastry Cook Overnight

Austin, TX · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

This is an overnight position so you must have late evening to early morning availability. About ... by the Executive Pastry Chef in a fast, quick-paced and hot environment. Duties and ...

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How much do overnight pastry chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight pastry chef in the United States is $25.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight pastry chef?

Overnight Pastry Chefs are culinary professionals who specialize in preparing baked goods and pastries during nighttime hours, typically when restaurants or bakeries are closed to the public. Their main responsibilities include preparing doughs, baking breads and pastries, and ensuring that fresh products are ready for sale or service in the morning. This role often requires strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Overnight Pastry Chefs play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and freshness of a bakery’s offerings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an overnight pastry chef?

To thrive as an Overnight Pastry Chef, you need expertise in baking techniques, pastry preparation, and food safety, often supported by a culinary arts degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with commercial baking equipment, inventory management systems, and HACCP protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently during night shifts are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills ensure high-quality pastry production, food safety compliance, and efficient workflow during off-peak hours.

What are the typical challenges faced by an overnight pastry chef, and how can they be managed?

Overnight Pastry Chefs often face challenges such as working independently during off-hours, maintaining consistency in product quality, and managing time effectively to complete all preparations before the morning rush. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to develop strong organizational skills, follow detailed prep lists, and communicate closely with daytime staff to ensure a smooth handover. Flexibility and adaptability are also important, as unexpected orders or equipment issues may arise during the shift.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Pastry Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,042 per year, or $25 per hour.

Pastry Chef

Columbus, OH • On-site

Town Hall
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Town Hallexternal

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Pastry Chef
Brand:
Location:
Department: Back of the House
Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-Exempt
Full, Part-Time, or Seasonal: All
Travel Required: N/A
Summary
We are seeking a versatile Pastry Chef to impress our customers with delicious traditional and healthy alternative pastry creations. We strive to provide our guests with balanced dessert options. In addition to traditional sweets, we aim to provide a vitiate of dietary specific options; from keto, to gluten free, to vegan and paleo. We strive to create a fun and welcoming environment where people of all pallets and dietary limitations can come together to enjoy a meal. As a Pastry Chef, you will liaise with the executive chef and other chefs to design seasonal menus. Your duties will include overseeing the baking of pastries for confectionary displays, scheduled events, and special requests.
To be successful as a Pastry Chef, you should be able to supervise pastry staff under stressful conditions and also have extensive experience in pastry baking and a strong foundation in organization. Be knowledgeable about allergies and preparation of pastry items in order to be able to appropriately train and inform other team members. First-class Pastry Chefs use their natural flair to inspire other chefs and never fail to create impressive confections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Consulting with the executive chef and other chefs to plan menus.
  • Executing pastry orders for weekly preparations and scheduled parties.
  • Demonstrating skill in baking pastries, desserts, cakes, cookies, sweets, and pies with a emphasis on alternative/ healthy baking.
  • Applying classic pastry baking techniques when preparing traditional pastries.
  • Training and supervising pastry staff as well as other chefs and coworkers who share in pastry related responsibilities.
  • Adhere to food industry regulations.
  • Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are clean and in working order.
  • Maintaining the good running order of specialized pastry baking equipment.
  • Filling out and upholding pastry par sheet and keeping pastry section records.

Pastry Chef Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2 or more years of experience as a Pastry Chef, baker, or similar.
  • Advanced knowledge of traditional pastry baking techniques.
  • Creative ability in designing, decorating, and filling confectionery.
  • Ability to coordinate with other chefs and manage pastry section program.
  • In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations.
  • Available to work overnight or early morning shifts.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

General Physical Demands for the Position:
Cooks will regularly stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, turn, lift, talk, walk, walk on uneven ground, carry and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Team lift is required for anything over twenty-five (25) pounds or any awkward lifting.
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