Sous Chef

CACAO SOCIAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate production company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Sous Chef (Pastry) to assist the Head Chocolatier in daily operations and produce high-quality chocolate items. Responsibilities include supervising and training the pastry team, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring product quality. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and chocolate production experience are essential for this role. Interested candidates can apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Proven experience in chocolate production or pastry with strong chocolate focus.
• Experience working in a production kitchen or chocolate factory environment is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chocolatier in overseeing daily chocolate production operations.
• Produce chocolate products including bon bons and decorative chocolate items.
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot chocolate defects.

Skills

Chocolate production experience

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job description

Position: Sous Chef (Pastry)

Reports to: Head Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chocolatier in overseeing daily chocolate production operations.
• Produce chocolate products including bon bons, and decorative chocolate items.
• Handle tempering of chocolate using machine and/or hand tempering methods.
• Prepare fillings, ganache, caramel, praline, and inclusions according to recipes.
• Perform moulding, piping, enrobing, decorating, and demoulding of chocolate products.
• Ensure consistency in quality, taste, appearance, and texture.
• Supervise and train junior chocolate and pastry team members.
• Plan daily production schedules to meet order volume and deadlines.
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot chocolate defects (blooming, cracking, air bubbles).
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, and FIFO of ingredients and finished goods.
• Assist in inventory management and raw material ordering.
• Maintain strict hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
• Ensure chocolate equipment and tools are properly used and maintained.
• Step in to lead the chocolate team in the absence of the Head Chocolatier.

Requirements

• Proven experience in chocolate production or pastry with strong chocolate focus.
• Experience working in a production kitchen or chocolate factory environment is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and training skills.
• Attention to detail and passion for chocolate craftsmanship.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment
  Keen applicants can send your resume to [e-mail]