Gerard Partoens was trained in Belgium and perfected his skills in Antwerp’s best pastry shops. He spent 25 years working as an Executive Pastry Chef in top hotels, from the Ritz Carlton and Grand Hyatt in Hawaii, to the Broadmoor Colorado Springs and Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas.

Chef Partoens then honed his management skills working for Whole Foods Market and running the bakery program for 50+ locations. He was tasked with creating the best local bakeries you could find in a grocery store. He launched the famous cookie bar with unique cookie selections by the pound to create the perfect homestyle bakery. Customers could never walk away without stopping by the bakery!

After spending some time in Boston, Chef Partoens moved back to the Washington-metro area and created Potomac Sweets, providing sophisticated D.C.-area shoppers a wonderful pastry experience to remember. With international inspiration and American sensibility, you will find a treat for every day and every occasion.