Chocolatier

Company Overview

Madeleine Riyadh is a premier specialty brand dedicated to crafting high-end artisanal chocolates and pastries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company prides itself on using premium ingredients combined with refined techniques and artistic presentation to create unforgettable chocolate experiences. It blends traditional craftsmanship with modern flavor profiles to attract a broad clientele. Team members work within a professional kitchen setting that emphasizes creativity, consistency, and meticulous attention.

Role Summary

This full-time Chocolatier position, located onsite in Riyadh, entails producing a diverse range of chocolate products such as truffles, pralines, bars, and specialty items adhering strictly to recipes and quality benchmarks. Daily responsibilities include tempering chocolate, preparing fillings, molding and decorating various confections, tracking ingredient inventory, and maintaining a tidy and organized working station.

The role involves collaboration with the pastry and bakery teams to innovate new products, ensuring uniformity in flavor and aesthetics, and supporting production plans to fulfill customer orders efficiently. Adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations is mandatory, and the Chocolatier contributes to fostering a positive, productive kitchen atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proficient bakery and baking skills to create consistent, quality baked goods complementing chocolate items.
• Expertise in confectionery and pastry arts, including crafting chocolates, fillings, glazes, and decorative touches.
• Strong culinary knowledge encompassing ingredient management, flavor combinations, and kitchen equipment usage.
• Experience with chocolate tempering processes and handling couverture chocolate is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in professional pastry, chocolate, or bakery settings is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, a firm commitment to food safety and hygiene, and the capacity to operate effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Physical stamina to stand for prolonged periods, precise recipe adherence, and excellent teamwork skills.