Pastry chef
Joshua Johnson
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- Pastry chef
Portrait of Joshua Johnson
i. Biography
The Path
At Everest in Chicago, US, Joshua Johnson held the role of Executive Pastry Chef; at Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts in Geneva, Illinois, US, he was co-owner; at The French Pastry School, he worked as an instructor; and at Destination Kohler, Wisconsin, US, he served as Head Pastry Chef. He later shifted into savory operations, serving as Sous Chef at FOX RESTAURANT CONCEPTS (2014–2020) and then as Sous Chef at Playa Provisions in Playa del Rey, US (2021–2023). Since 2023, Joshua has been Sous Chef of LGO Hospitality and Midwest Pastry Chef of Guittard Chocolate Company.
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The Work Today
A short rule carries the work: Joshua Johnson says, “Don’t wait to use the good dishes.”
In Their Words “Don’t wait to use the good dishes.”
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What is Joshua Johnson's current role?
As of 2026, Joshua Johnson is Sous Chef of LGO Hospitality.
Joshua Johnson trained at Le Cordon Bleu Co. What recognition has Joshua Johnson received?
Bronze medal (2015).
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