Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
Lead and manage daily chocolate and pastry production operations.
Supervise, train, and mentor the kitchen team to ensure discipline, efficiency, and quality.
Manage scheduling, workflow, and output to meet production targets.
Technical Expertise
Operate, maintain, and optimize SELMI chocolate machinery (enrobers, tempering, one-shot lines, etc.).
Oversee bean-to-bar processing including roasting, grinding, conching, and refining.
Ensure compliance with international food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FSSC).
Research & Development
Create innovative chocolate products, pastries, and seasonal flavors.
Develop limited editions, corporate gifting collections, and products for international markets.
Experiment with textures, fillings, and flavor pairings to stay ahead of trends.
Quality & Compliance
Uphold premium quality standards across all product lines.
Enforce hygiene, safety, and sanitation practices in line with UAE and export regulations.
Monitor raw material usage, inventory, and wastage.
Collaboration & Reporting
Work with management, operations, and marketing teams to align production with brand vision.
Report on production performance, team updates, and R&D progress.
Support product launches, tastings, and client demonstrations when required.
Requirements
3–5 years’ experience as Senior Chef / Executive Pastry Chef / Head of Production in premium chocolate or pastry kitchens.
Hands-on expertise with SELMI chocolate line and bean-to-bar processes.
Strong background in chocolate innovation and pastry development.
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC, and export-compliance standards.
Culinary / pastry / chocolatier qualification preferred.
Fluency in English; Arab languages a plus.
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