Chocolatier & Pastry Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Chocolatier & Pastry Specialist with strong professional expertise in chocolate making, chocolate desserts, cakes, and cake decoration. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality chocolate and pastry products while maintaining excellent standards of taste, presentation, hygiene, and consistency.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of professional chocolate production and cake preparation and be capable of producing visually appealing and high-quality desserts.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of professional chocolate products and desserts.
• Create and prepare chocolate-based desserts, fillings, ganaches, pralines, and other chocolate products.
• Prepare and decorate a variety of cakes and pastries.
• Perform professional cake decoration, finishing, and presentation.
• Work with different types of chocolate and apply appropriate tempering and processing techniques.
• Follow recipes, production standards, and quality specifications.
• Develop and execute creative chocolate and cake designs based on requirements.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, appearance, and portioning.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Properly store chocolate, pastry ingredients, and finished products.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimize wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry and chocolate production areas.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of pastry and chocolate-making equipment.
• Keep up to date with current trends and techniques in chocolate and pastry production.
• Work effectively with the wider kitchen/team to ensure timely production and delivery of orders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven professional experience as a Chocolatier, Pastry Chef, Pastry Specialist, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience in professional chocolate making.
• Excellent knowledge of chocolate desserts and chocolate-based products.
• Strong experience in cake preparation and decoration.
• Practical knowledge of chocolate tempering, ganache, fillings, and finishing techniques.
• Strong cake decorating and presentation skills.
• Good knowledge of pastry ingredients, preparation techniques, and food safety standards.
• Creative approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality and presentation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a professional kitchen environment.
• Relevant culinary/pastry qualification or professional training is an advantage.
• Portfolio or photographs of previous chocolate and cake work would be an advantage.

Work Location: In person