Head Pastry Chef

Lead Pastry Chef — Fine Dining | Morris County, NJ

Il Capriccio Ristorante , an established fine-dining Italian restaurant in Morris County, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Lead Pastry Chef to take full ownership of our pastry department.

This is a one-person pastry operation for a professional who is highly organized, creative, reliable, and capable of independently managing production and service.

• Manage all daily pastry production and dessert service

• Execute established desserts with consistency and refined presentation

• Plan production based on reservations, and par levels

• Manage pastry inventory

• Prepare desserts, cakes, biscotti, gelato, garnishes and sauces

• Develop seasonal desserts and contribute creative ideas

• Ensure all products are prepared with appropriate lead time for service

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry station

• Prepare special occasion cakes for private events 

• Support private events and seasonal holiday production as needed

We are looking for a professional pastry chef who is committed to this position.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional pastry experience in fine dining, upscale restaurants, hotels

• Strong dessert production and plating skills

• Excellent organization and time management

• Experience with ordering, inventory, and par management

• The ability to independently prioritize and manage production

• Strong attention to detail and consistency

• Creativity combined with disciplined execution

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pastry professional who is ready to take ownership of a pastry program in an established fine-dining environment without the need of running a department.

The successful candidate will have significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute creatively to the pastry program.

Full-time | Approximately 6 days per week
Competitive compensation, annual bonus, paid vacation, 401K