Chocolatier

chocolate and confectionery industry for a Certified Chocolate & Confectionery Specialist based

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Type: Full-Time | On-site

• ABOUT THE ROLE

Lead chocolate and confectionery production while ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety — combining hands-on manufacturing expertise with product development, cost calculation, and production planning.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Plan and execute chocolate and confectionery production to approved recipes and standards

2.Develop innovative products aligned with market trends and customer preferences

3.Supervise and lead the production team, assigning daily tasks and monitoring performance

4.Ensure full compliance with quality assurance and HACCP food safety standards

5.Apply advanced chocolate techniques: tempering, temperature control, molding, filling, and finishing

6.Monitor raw material quality and ensure proper storage and handling

7.Calculate product costing and support cost-optimization initiatives

8.Improve production efficiency while minimizing waste and maximizing productivity

9.Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams on raw material availability

10.Use ERP systems for production planning, inventory, and reporting

11.Prepare production reports and drive continuous process improvement with management

• REQUIREMENTS

1.Minimum 5 years' professional experience in chocolate manufacturing (mandatory)

2.Certified qualification in Chocolate Making, Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field

3.Expertise in tempering, temperature control, molding, filling, and finishing

4.Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance standards

5.Solid experience in product cost calculation and production costing

6.Proficiency in ERP systems for production planning and inventory management

7.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

8.Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities