Chocolatier

chocolate and confectionery industry for a Certified Chocolate & Confectionery Specialist basedLocation: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaType: Full-Time | On-siteABOUT THE ROLELead chocolate and confectionery production while ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and food safety — combining hands-on manufacturing expertise with product development, cost calculation, and production planning.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1.Plan and execute chocolate and confectionery production to approved recipes and standards2.Develop innovative products aligned with market trends and customer preferences3.Supervise and lead the production team, assigning daily tasks and monitoring performance4.Ensure full compliance with quality assurance and HACCP food safety standards5.Apply advanced chocolate techniques: tempering, temperature control, molding, filling, and finishing6.Monitor raw material quality and ensure proper storage and handling7.Calculate product costing and support cost-optimization initiatives8.Improve production efficiency while minimizing waste and maximizing productivity9.Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams on raw material availability10.Use ERP systems for production planning, inventory, and reporting11.Prepare production reports and drive continuous process improvement with managementREQUIREMENTS1.Minimum 5 years' professional experience in chocolate manufacturing (mandatory)2.Certified qualification in Chocolate Making, Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or a related field3.Expertise in tempering, temperature control, molding, filling, and finishing4.Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance standards5.Solid experience in product cost calculation and production costing6.Proficiency in ERP systems for production planning and inventory management7.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills8.Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities