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Our story

Wooden Paddle was founded in 2013 by a couple of married college drop-outs with almost no restaurant knowledge and even less money. Since then, we’ve learned a bit and, thankfully, hired a team that’s much smarter than us, so Wooden Paddle continues to grow.

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(630) 326-8150

Meet our people

These are the people who make it happen everyday. They’re scrappy, they come with batteries included, and while they take their work seriously, they don’t take themselves too seriously. This here’s the dream team.

Wanna join us? Apply here!

Jonathan Cowan

Jonathan Cowan

Co-Founder
(Mr. Extrovert)

First Job: Cashier at Taylor St. Pizza of McHenry
Fave WP Pizza: Pepperonly
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, beating my boys in fantasy football, golfing, listening to books on audible, and admiring architecture

Brianna Cowan

Brianna Cowan

Co-Founder
(Ms. How Can We Make This Even Better)

First Job: Riverside Chocolate Factory
Fave WP Pizza: Full of Bulgogi
Hobbies/Interests: Reading like they’re about to burn all the world’s books, biking, interior design, thrifting

Sara

Trevor Sterling

General Manager

First Job: Marshalls cashier
Fave WP Pizza: Gettin’ Figgy Wit It
Hobbies/Interests: horror movies (slashers), fantasy football, comics, Houston sport teams, horchata

Joelle

Brianna Peschel-Cisko

Assistant General Manager
(Ms. Resourceful)

First Job: Barista
Fave WP Pizza: Gettin’ Figgy Wit It
Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, Reading, Video Games, Anime and Horror Movies

Patrick Cassata

Director of Culinary
(Chef)

First Job: Cook at McDonald’s
Fave WP Pizza: The Buzzkil
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, canoeing, and weight lifting

Timothy Cowan

Lead Event Chef
(Mr. Photogentic)

First Job: Old Town Pizza
Fave WP Pizza: The Buzzkill
Hobbies/Interests: Playing basketball, video games, and playing drums

Josiah Sirek

Sous Chef

First Job: Dish Washer
Fave WP Pizza: Eggs Benny
Hobbies/Interests: Video games, and cooking I guess

Sarina Pica

Floor Manager
(Ms. Always Thinking)

First Job: Salon Assistant
Fave WP Pizza: Great Balls of Fire
Hobbies/Interests: Sleeping

Rachel Hofstetter

Executive Administrative Assistant
(Ms. Everything Needs to be Organized)

First Job: PetSmart Pet Hotel Associate 
Fave WP Pizza: Hot Seoul Mate
Hobbies/Interests: Movies, Books, Hiking, Camping, Music, Sticky Notes, and Having Fun

The nitty gritty details

Lemont Location

212 Stephen St.
Lemont, IL 60439

(630) 326-8150
hello@woodenpaddle.com

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

La Grange Location

23 Calendar Ave, IL

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