Master Chocolatier / Pastry Chef

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 400.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Zusammenfassung

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Master Chocolatier / Pastry Chef to join a prestigious chocolate brand known for its European heritage. In this role, you will craft exquisite chocolate products and pastries, develop unique collections, and maintain uncompromising quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in luxury environments, a formal culinary qualification, and a passion for chocolate artistry. This opportunity offers competitive remuneration within a creative and collaborative setting.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fine dining or luxury chocolate environments.
• Mastery of chocolate tempering, moulding, enrobing, and sculpting.
• Passion for premium chocolate and commitment to excellence.

Aufgaben

• Craft luxury chocolate products, desserts, and pastries.
• Develop seasonal collections and bespoke creations.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Kenntnisse

Chocolate artistry

Pastry skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Formal culinary or pastry qualification

Jobbeschreibung

A world-renowned premium chocolate brand, with a proud European heritage spanning over 175 years, is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Master Chocolatier / Pastry Chef to join its South African team. This prestigious role will uphold the brand’s tradition of craftsmanship while inspiring innovation in every creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft luxury chocolate products, desserts, and pastries that reflect the brand’s heritage of excellence.
• Develop seasonal collections, bespoke creations, and experiential products for retail and events.
• Demonstrate mastery in chocolate tempering, moulding, enrobing, and sculpting.
• Collaborate with marketing and retail teams on launches, activations, and brand experiences.
• Maintain uncompromising standards of quality, consistency, and food safety.
• Train and mentor junior pastry and chocolatier team members.
• Represent the brand at selected events, demonstrations, and workshops as a creative ambassador.

Requirements

• Formal culinary or pastry qualification with advanced chocolatier expertise.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a fine dining, patisserie, or luxury chocolate atelier environment.
• Proven mastery of chocolate artistry, from pralines and truffles to showpiece creations.
• Creative flair with exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• A passion for premium chocolate and commitment to excellence.

What’s on Offer

• Join a globally recognised luxury brand with a rich tradition and reputation for excellence.
• Showcase your craft to chocolate lovers across South Africa.
• Work with the finest ingredients and cutting-edge techniques.
• Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.
• A creative, collaborative environment that celebrates artistry and innovation.