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Pastry Chef – Chocolatier Specialist
Job Description
We are looking for a Pastry Chef – Chocolatier Specialist who brings exceptional creativity, precision, and mastery in chocolate craftsmanship. You will elevate our pastry offerings with high-level artistry, innovation, and flavor — delivering premium chocolate creations that delight guests and set new standards in luxury patisserie. Leading the development and production of all chocolate-based items including bonbons, pralines, truffles, showpieces, garnishes, and plated dessert components. Creating seasonal and signature chocolate collections tailored to events, promotions, and specialty menus. Producing high-quality pastries, cakes, and desserts with a strong focus on chocolate techniques, tempering, molding, and sculpting.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and production of all chocolate-based items including bonbons, pralines, truffles, showpieces, garnishes, and plated dessert components
- Creating seasonal and signature chocolate collections tailored to events, promotions, and specialty menus
- Producing high-quality pastries, cakes, and desserts with a strong focus on chocolate techniques, tempering, molding, and sculpting
- Designing and executing chocolate showpieces for buffets, banquets, and special events
- Training, guiding, and mentoring junior pastry chefs on chocolate handling, techniques, and artistic presentation
- Ensuring that all recipes, production methods, and presentations meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and creativity
- Managing ingredient inventory, sourcing premium chocolates and couvertures, and ensuring proper storage and temperature control
- Maintaining impeccable hygiene, sanitation practices, and HACCP compliance in the pastry and chocolate production areas
- Collaborating with the Executive Pastry Chef to create innovative dessert concepts
Qualifications
- Diploma or certification in Pastry Arts, Chocolatier specialization, or Culinary Arts
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Chocolatier or Pastry Chef in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, boutique chocolatier, or high-end patisserie
- Advanced skills in chocolate tempering, sculpting, mold work, decoration, and artistic showpiece creation
- Strong knowledge of modern pastry techniques, textures, and flavor pairing principles
- Must speak basic English