Pastry chef
Heather Hurlbert
- Discipline
- Pastry chef
i. Biography
Coming Up
Heather Hurlbert’s work is rooted in club pastry, with a career shaped first at Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, where she served as assistant pastry chef and baker from 1999 to 2003. From there, she moved into the executive pastry chef role at The Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh before returning to Cherokee Town & Country Club in 2005, where she has remained as executive pastry chef.
Where They Are Now
Heather Hurlbert’s Chocolate Torte remains a defining part of her profile, anchoring the work associated with her name.
Career - Executive pastry chef — Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta (2005–present) - Assistant pastry chef and baker — Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta (1999–2003) - Executive pastry chef — The Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh
Signature
Heather's signature dishes include Football Stadium Cake! And Heather Hurlbert's Chocolate Torte.
In Their Words “We bonded from day one and have very similar techniques as far as our pastries and our style.” “I’m very proud of all the products I put out.”
FAQ What is Heather Hurlbert's current role? As of 2026, Heather Hurlbert is executive pastry chef of Cherokee Town & Country Club. Where did Heather Hurlbert work before? Heather Hurlbert's earlier career included Cherokee Town & Country Club and The Duquesne Club. What recognition has Heather Hurlbert received? American Culinary Federation, Inc. Southeast Region Pastry Chef of the Year Award (2009).
