The Demi Chef de Partie Chocolatier will be a key member of the pastry kitchen responsible for creating and presenting exceptional chocolate products and desserts that embody excellence and luxury. This role involves crafting highquality chocolates pralines truffles sculptures and other chocolatebased treats ensuring topnotch taste texture and presentation. The Chocolatier will collaborate with pastry chefs and F&B teams to create signature chocolate offerings for the hotels restaurants banquets and retail outlets. Creativity precision and a passion for chocolatemaking are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Chocolate Production & Artisanal Creations
- Design and craft highquality chocolates pralines truffles bonbons and molded chocolates using premium ingredients.
- Create chocolatebased desserts such as cakes mousses pastries and plated desserts.
- Develop unique chocolate sculptures and showpieces for hotel displays buffets and special events.
- Ensure perfect tempering of chocolate to achieve glossy crisp textures.
- Experiment with new flavors textures and techniques to enhance the chocolate menu.
2. Recipe Development & Innovation
- Design and develop new chocolate products seasonal specials and limitededition collections.
- Collaborate with Pastry Chefs and Executive Chefs to create signature chocolate items for hotel menus.
- Research global chocolate trends and incorporate innovative ideas into the hotels chocolate offerings.
3. Quality Control & Standards
Maintain highquality standards in all chocolate creations ensuring consistency in taste appearance and texture.
- Conduct regular tasting sessions to ensure flavor balance and excellence.
- Source and use the finest cocoa beans couverture chocolates and natural ingredients.
- Adhere to strict hygiene food safety and sanitation protocols in chocolate production.
4. Special Events & Guest Experience
- Design and execute custom chocolate displays amenities and edible gifts for VIP guests weddings and corporate events.
- Host chocolatemaking demonstrations tasting sessions and masterclasses for hotel guests.
- Support the hotels retail and gifting program ensuring attractive packaging and presentation of chocolate products.
5. Inventory Management & Cost Control
- Manage ingredient inventory ensuring proper storage and minimal waste.
- Work with the procurement team to source the best chocolate and confectionery supplies.
- Control production costs while maintaining premium quality standards.
- Monitor equipment maintenance ensuring all chocolatemaking tools are in optimal condition.
6. Team Collaboration & Training
- Train and mentor junior pastry chefs or chocolatiers in advanced chocolate techniques.
- Collaborate with banquet and event teams to create custom chocolate experiences for special occasions.
- Assist in plating and final presentation of chocolate desserts in the hotels restaurants and cafs
Qualifications :
Your experience and skills include:
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a pastry kitchen with a proven track record in luxury hotels or restaurants.
- Education: Culinary diploma or equivalent qualification in pastry arts is preferred.
- Skills: Strong technical skills in pastry preparation including an understanding of various techniques and plating styles. Creativity and attention to detail are essential.
- Personal Traits: Excellent organizational skills ability to work under pressure and a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
- Language: Proficiency in English is required.
Additional Information :
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime