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. Responsibilities 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 Ideal Candidate 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 The Opportunity 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