Senior Chocolatier: Craft, Tempering & New-Product Innovation

JVR Software; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Rabbit Chocolate, a premium chocolate maker in Sandton, seeks an experienced Chocolatier to lead and support high‑quality production. The role requires expertise across tempering, moulding, fillings, and concept development, contributing to both artisanal and large-scale manufacturing processes.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, developing new products, scaling recipes, and ensuring strict food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional chocolatier experience required.
• Experience in artisanal, commercial, or large-scale production.
• Advanced tempering, crystallisation, moulding, and enrobing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of cocoa percentages, couverture, and fillings.
• Food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce premium chocolate products including pralines, truffles, bonbons and bars.
• Temper chocolate using manual and machine methods.
• Develop and test new chocolate products and seasonal ranges.
• Scale recipes for small-batch and large-scale production.
• Maintain a clean, food-safe production environment.
• Prepare fillings, decorations, and production planning support.
• Assist training and mentoring junior staff.
• Complete daily production reports and manage records.

Job description

Jack Rabbit Chocolate, a premium chocolate maker in Sandton, seeks an experienced Chocolatier to lead and support high‑quality production. The role requires expertise across tempering, moulding, fillings, and concept development, contributing to both artisanal and large-scale manufacturing processes.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, developing new products, scaling recipes, and ensuring strict food-safety standards.