Job Description

Pastry Chef - Dog Bakery & Culinary Production

Location:

Wet Nose - Geneva, IL

Schedule:

Full Time | Tuesday-Saturday | Early Start

Perks:

Benefits + PTO + Paid Holidays + Employee Discount

If you're a passionate Pastry Chef and adore pets, we want to meet you!

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled culinary professional with a background in pastry arts to bring creativity and precision to a one-of-a-kind, chef-driven bakery environment focused on dog-safe cakes, cupcakes, cookies, frozen treats, and savory food items.

Our ideal candidate is a professionally trained pastry chef with

ADVANCED DECORATING SKILLS

--someone who understands that pet-safe doesn't mean "basic" and that presentation, consistency, and quality are just as important in our bakery as they are in a human-focused pastry kitchen.

Position Overview:

As our in-house Pastry Chef, you'll manage all aspects of daily kitchen operations, including production, presentation, cost control, and innovation. This is a

hands-on, full-time role

that requires skill, efficiency, and artistry in equal measure.

Who We Are:

At Wet Nose, we believe pets are family--and they deserve the best. Our 8,650 sq. ft. flagship store features a beautiful open-air kitchen, over 20 glass-door freezers of fresh food, and a passionate team that's redefining the pet retail experience. Our bakery is one of the most joyful parts of the store, and we're looking for a creative, organized, and animal-loving person to carry on the magic.

Key Responsibilities:

Create, bake, and decorate custom dog-safe cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other bakery items to high standards Maintain consistency, precision, and visual appeal across all bakery products Produce weekly fresh deli items including meatballs, bone broth, and toppers (experience with savory items is a plus) Develop seasonal and weekly specials that align with our brand Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships for ingredients and packaging Assemble, package, and label products with attention to brand consistency and detail Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment Document recipes and support guaranteed analysis submissions Collaborate with marketing team to provide photos and information for promotional use

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in a professional bakery or pastry kitchen is required

Strong cake decorating and cookie decorating skills (portfolio or photos appreciated) Excellent time management and organizational skills A self-starter who thrives in a structured but creative environment Able to maintain high quality and consistency in both custom and batch production Comfortable working independently A passion for animals and a desire to work in a mission-driven business Culinary degree or pastry certification preferred, but not required if experience is equivalent

What You'll Get:

Full-time schedule with flexibility to start early and finish early Health, dental & vision insurance Paid time off + paid holidays Paid vacation after one year Generous employee discount A gorgeous, inspiring workplace filled with wagging tails and great people The satisfaction of bringing joy to pets and their humans every single day

This is not an entry-level baking role.

If you are a

skilled pastry chef

looking to bring your talents into a purpose-driven, creative, and respectful kitchen environment, we'd love to meet you.

Please submit your resume and email a brief portfolio or sample photos of your cake/cookie decorating work to sheila@wetnose.com

Let's create some magic--one pupcake at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person