Chocolatier

• Produce premium chocolates, including bonbons, pralines, ganaches, truffles, and specialty confectionery products.
• Perform chocolate tempering, molding, enrobing, decorating, and finishing activities to the highest quality standards.
• Develop, test, and standardize recipes to ensure consistency, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support new product development initiatives and contribute innovative ideas for seasonal and signature collections.
• Monitor ingredient quality and ensure proper handling and storage of raw materials.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, GMP, and company quality standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to maintain operational efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and support junior production staff in chocolate-making techniques and best practices.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch sheets, and inventory documentation.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the production process to ensure products meet company specifications.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and R&D teams to improve processes and product offerings.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5 to 8 years of proven experience as a Chocolatier in a professional chocolate manufacturing, confectionery, pastry, or luxury chocolate production environment.
• Strong expertise in chocolate tempering, molding, enrobing, praline and ganache preparation, and decorative chocolate techniques.
• Hands-on experience in recipe development, product innovation, and recipe standardization.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP, hygiene practices, and quality control standards.
• Passion for creating premium chocolate products with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot production and quality-related issues.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and guiding junior production staff.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, and committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP and GMP Certifications.
• Chocolate Academy, Ecole Chocolat, or equivalent professional chocolatier certification.
• Experience working with premium, artisanal, or luxury chocolate brands.
• Knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and production documentation.