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.
ResponsibilitiesManage 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
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