Chocolate Chef

Senior Chocolate Chef

Job Title: Senior Chocolate Chef
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Ajman, UAE

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Chocolate Chef to lead our chocolate production and innovation efforts. The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in artisan chocolate making, confectionery production, recipe development, and team leadership. This role requires a passion for craftsmanship, creativity, and maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of premium chocolates bars, and specialty confections.
• Oversee chocolate tempering, molding, enrobing, filling, and finishing processes.
• Develop new chocolate products, recipes, and seasonal collections.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior chocolate chefs and production staff.
• Maintain consistent product quality and presentation standards.
• Manage production schedules and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ingredient procurement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Control production costs, minimize waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with management on product development and business growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience as a Chocolate Chef, Chocolatier, or Pastry Chef specializing in chocolate production.
• Advanced knowledge of chocolate tempering, confectionery techniques, and decorative chocolate work.
• Experience managing production teams in a commercial kitchen, bakery, hotel, or chocolate manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to create innovative products while maintaining production efficiency.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and quality control procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, or Chocolatier certification.
• Experience in luxury, artisan, or large-scale chocolate production.
• Knowledge of recipe costing, inventory management, and production planning.
• Experience creating custom chocolate sculptures and event displays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based incentives

Work Location: In person