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We are always hiring.

From the production kitchen to the retail store we are always looking for great people to work with us.  You'll find a few jobs on this page but if you have something special to bring to the table, please reach out to us.

We offer Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401(k) available for eligible employees based on hours and time with the company.  

Bakery Assistant, Full Time

Starting Salary, $18 - $20 per hour

A LA FOLIE is searching for a bakery assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, humble, and dependable. The role will be at our wholesale macaron production kitchen. There is an exponential growth opportunity at our company. Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401(k) available for eligible employees based on hours and time with the company. 

Job Duties:

  •  Scale ingredients for macarons and fillings 
  • Make fillings for macarons
  • Help with the morning production of macaron shells
  • Put tops on macarons
  • Pipe filling for macarons
  • Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dish area, and machines

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Executive Pastry Chef

Salary, negotiable 

A LA FOLIE is searching for experienced candidates for the position of Executive Pastry Chef to join our team. As Executive Pastry Chef you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact at a growing, successful small business.

Job Duties:

Oversee two kitchens: our wholesale macaron production kitchen, and our finite retail pastry kitchen

Wholesale Production Kitchen 
  • Plan and schedule production 
  • Manage wholesale production by overseeing employees are adhering to recipes, processes and procedures set by management 
  • Ensure that department supplies and inventories are maintained 
  • Oversee & improve production quality 
  • Increase productivity 
  • Step in to production as needed 
Retail Pastry Kitchen 
  • Direct and oversee all functions of the pastry shop 
  • Manage Retail Head Pastry Chef
  • Ensure that department supplies and inventories are maintained 
  • Step in to production as needed
Work on special projects assigned by management such as new concept and recipe development 

Serve as a liaison between management and both kitchens; develop and maintain clear lines of communication

Qualifications:

  • 10 years of professional experience 
  • 3 years experience as Executive Pastry Chef or Manager at reputable establishment 
  • Strong employee management and business communication skills 
  • Accountability 
  • Creative, innovative and eager to learn 
  • Ability to motivate colleagues and employees 
  • Experience with computers and software related to Chef position, such as recipe composition, editing and filing; inventory management; ingredient and supply ordering and tracking; employee scheduling, etc. 
  • Diploma or certification from an accredited relatable is preferredd

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Retail Associate, Part Time

Starting salary, $16-$18 per hour

We’re currently searching for a retail associate with weekday and weekend availability to join us in our retail store, serving our amazing customers.  The ideal candidate would have previous experience as a server in a restaurant, as we’re looking for someone who’s skilled in customer service and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements: 

  • Skills 
     • Comprehensive understanding of the store products 
     • Advanced customer service skills
     • Basic math skills
     • The ability to use a cash register
     • Strong level of professionalism at work
     • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
     • Patience when dealing with difficult customers
     • Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills 
  •  Responsibilities
     • Greet customers with warmth
     • Provide accurate product information
     • Answer customers’ questions about specific products/services
     • Ensure displays are fully stocked
     • Clean assigned areas of the store; ensure products are properly displayed
     • Inform customers about discounts and special offers
     • Provide feedback to the A LA FOLIE Owner • Stay up-to-date with new products/services

Delivery Driver & Warehouse Worker

Starting salary, $20 per hour
Part-Time

A LA FOLIE is looking for a dependable person to help us with a wide variety of tasks.   Duties include delivering macarons in Chicago to our wholesale clients in our delivery van.  Weekly shopping at Restaurant Depot, which requires heavy lifting.  Driving ingredients, materials, and supplies from our warehouse to our Production Kitchen and Retail store; all locations are in South Naperville.

The hours for the position are limited: only 6 - 10 hours per week.

Job Requirements: 

  • Dependable
  • Fast Paced
  • Well organized able and willing to lift 75 lbs 
  • Time management 

Cookie Packer, Part Time

Starting salary, $16 - $18 per hour
Hours approximately 12 pm - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Help package our macarons at our production kitchen!  In our friendly work enviornment you'll help our team of chefs complete our macaron process by putting the top and bottom together of our macarons.   You'll move the macarons to trays and boxes which will eventually be distributed to our customers.

We are looking for someone outgoing, smart, and dependable. 

Job Requirements: 

  • Creative problem solving 
  • Well organized able and willing to lift 75 lbs 
  • Time management 
  • Reliable

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