Chocolate & Pastry Chef

About the role

A skilled and creative Chocolate & Pastry Chef is sought to join a team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in chocolate production and pastry preparation, with a strong focus on taste, presentation and consistent quality.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare chocolates, bonbons, pralines, truffles, fillings and chocolate decorations.
• Produce pastries, cakes, desserts and seasonal specialties.
• Handle chocolate tempering, molding, enrobing and finishing.
• Develop new recipes and product ideas while keeping quality consistent.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion sizes and presentation guidelines.
• Plan daily production to meet orders and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor ingredient quality, stock levels, storage conditions and shelf life, and control usage to minimise waste.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace and follow food safety and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with the team to fulfil custom orders and special requests.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Chocolate Chef, Pastry Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of chocolate techniques and pastry production.
• Creativity and excellent attention to detail in decoration and presentation.
• Ability to manage multiple orders and work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen handling and proper storage practices.
• Strong teamwork, organisation and time management skills.
• A culinary or pastry qualification is an advantage.