Chocolatier Chef de Partie: Luxury Confections

Chedi Hospitality; Doha; On-site; QAR 218,419 - 327,629; Full time

Job summary

Chedi Hospitality in Doha seeks an experienced Chocolatier to lead daily chocolate production and confectionery creation for a luxury hotel. You will temper, mould, enrobe, dip and decorate a wide range of chocolates, pralines and showpieces while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will train Demi Chefs, manage portions, stock, hygiene and safety, and collaborate with culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Diploma or professional qualification in Pastry, Chocolate Arts, Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• 2+ years as Chef de Partie – Chocolatier or 3–4 years as Demi Chef de Partie or Chocolatier in luxury settings.
• Experience with an international luxury hotel brand preferred.
• Strong knowledge of tempering, moulding, enrobing, dipping, spraying, colouring and finishing techniques.
• Ability to produce pralines, truffles, bonbons, bars, confectionery and showpieces.
• Good knowledge of chocolate varieties, fillings, ganache, caramel and storage conditions.
• Strong artistic ability, creativity, precision and attention to detail.
• Develop innovative chocolate products aligned with seasonal concepts and hotel standards.
• Excellent understanding of food hygiene, allergens, safety and HACCP standards.
• Knowledge of portion control, recipe standardisation, cost awareness, stock rotation and waste management.
• Ability to work under pressure maintaining quality and presentation.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organisation and time-management.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with recipe management or inventory systems preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Control daily chocolate and confectionery production following approved recipes and schedules.
• Produce high-quality chocolate products including pralines, truffles, bonbons, bars and decorations.
• Perform tempering, moulding, enrobing, dipping, spraying, colouring and finishing to the highest standards.
• Create chocolate decorations, centrepieces and showpieces for restaurants and events.
• Ensure consistent taste, texture, appearance, quality, portions and presentation.
• Maintain mise-en-place and deliver products to required areas per operations.
• Follow recipes and production standards at all times.
• Assist with development and testing of new chocolate products with Pastry and Executive Chefs.
• Contribute ideas to enhance chocolate offerings while upholding hotel brand standards.
• Monitor quality and condition of ingredients and finished products.
• Store products under correct temperature, humidity and labeling; manage FIFO.
• Manage stock levels of ingredients and ensure proper storage to extend shelf life.
• Support pastry and bakery operations when needed; coordinate with other teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe chocolate production area.

Skills

Chocolate tempering

Moulding

Enrobing

Dipping

Decoration

Creativity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fluent English

Recipe knowledge

Inventory awareness

Education

Diploma in Pastry/Chocolate Arts

Tools

Recipe management

Inventory systems

Job description

Chedi Hospitality in Doha seeks an experienced Chocolatier to lead daily chocolate production and confectionery creation for a luxury hotel. You will temper, mould, enrobe, dip and decorate a wide range of chocolates, pralines and showpieces while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.

Reporting to the Pastry Chef, you will train Demi Chefs, manage portions, stock, hygiene and safety, and collaborate with culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.