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Toni Roberts

Pastry Chef for the Wit Hotel

Last updated: May 20, 2013

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Last updated: Feb 7 2012

Title(s)
Summary

As the pastry chef for theWit Hotel I oversee the dessert production for State and Lake, ROOF, banquet functions, and amenities.

Specialties

Canning/preserving, Farm-to-table, Beer cocktails, Housemade condiments, In-house breads, and In-house ice creams

Cuisine(s)

American (Regional): Midwest

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Work Experience: Culinary

  • State and Lake Chicago Tavern
    Title: Pastry Chef
    Employment: Current
  • theWit Hotel
    Title: Pastry Chef
    Chef: Myself
    Cuisine: State and Lake features innovative Chicago tavern fare. Neapolitan inspired flat breads and small bites on ROOF, and a whole slew of beautiful menus available in our banquet spaces.
    Notes:

    Employment: Mar 2011 - Present
  • C-House Restaurant
    Title: Pastry Chef
    Chef: toni roberts
    Cuisine: Seasonal American
    Notes:
    Was on opening staff

    Employment: Feb 2008 - Present
  • Custom House Restaurant
    Title: Pastry Assistant
    Chef: Elissa Narrow
    Cuisine: Seasonal American with a focus on meat
    Notes:

    Employment: Jun 2006 - Feb 2008
  • Excelsior Cuisine and Cocktails
    Title: Pastry Assistant
    Chef: Molly Hanson
    Cuisine: American with New England influences
    Notes:

    Employment: Feb 2005 - Sep 2005
  • Grill 23 and Bar
    Title: Pastry Assistant
    Chef: Molly Hanson
    Cuisine: Upscale Steak House
    Notes:

    Employment: Feb 2005 - Sep 2005
  • Farallon
    Title: Pastry Intern
    Chef: Emily Luchetti
    Cuisine: California Coastal
    Notes:

    Employment: Jan 2004 - May 2004
Last updated: May 26 2013

Awards

  • Jean Banchet Rising Star Pastry Chef (2009)
  • Golden Scoop Best Dessert Menu (2009)
  • TimeOut Chicago Best Thing We Ate (2009)
  • Jean Banchet Celebrity Pastry Chef (nominated in 2011)
Last updated: Jan 10 2011

Culinary Education

  • CIA
    2005
    Associates of Baking and Pastry Arts
    William and Sonoma James Beard House

  • CIA
    2005
    AOS in Baking and Pastry Arts
    William & Sonoma James Beard House

Last updated: Jan 10 2011

Competitions

  • Top 10 Starchefs International Pastry Competitions
    2010
Last updated: Jan 10 2011