Chocolatier - Vineyard Hotel

This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.

The Vineyard Hotel is currently seeking master chocolatier to join our team, who will oversee all levels of production of truffle and bon-bon making.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Work in conjunction with the pastry department and the Executive Sous Chef
• Do recipe costing on pastries and chocolates.
• Manage the chocolate room and stock
• Develop and implement proactive solutions for the pastry department
• Train staff to make chocolates
• Develop innovative chocolate products and develop flavour profiles
• Monitor manufacturing and supply chains
• Perform cleaning and disinfecting functions
• Act as an overseer in the pastry department by monitoring standards
• Ensure that all chocolate work is of an international standard
• Performing stringent quality tests on raw materials

Requirements

• Matric
• Minimum 5 years experience working with chocolate.
• Track record leading and managing a team.
• Own transport

Competencies

• Accuracy
• Decisiveness
• Delegating
• Devotion to quality
• Directing
• Planning
• Presenting
• Results orientated

We Offer

• An empowering work environment.
• A remuneration package including medical aid and retirement benefits
• 21 working days leave per annum
• Other company benefits
• Training and development opportunities