Chocolatier

Role overview

Sahat Almajd Trading Company is seeking a full-time Chocolatier to work on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will create a wide range of chocolate items, from truffles and pralines to bars and specialty creations, while also developing fresh flavour ideas that align with customer tastes and brand expectations.

Key responsibilities

Your day-to-day work will include tempering chocolate, preparing fillings, shaping and decorating products, checking product quality and consistency, and storing ingredients correctly. You will also keep the production area clean and safe, coordinate with bakery and pastry colleagues, track raw material inventory, and assist with product packing and presentation. In addition, you may contribute to display setup, seasonal product ranges, and new product development.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in bakery and baking, along with practical experience in a professional kitchen or production setting. Experience in confectionery and pastry is important, especially in making chocolates, sweets, and desserts. You should be comfortable following recipes precisely, creating new flavour concepts, and working with chocolate tempering, ingredient handling, and food safety standards.

Attention to detail, steady hand-eye coordination, and a focus on producing consistently high-quality, well-presented items are essential. You also need to be able to work on-site in Riyadh, manage time well, and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced team. Previous experience as a chocolatier, pastry chef, or in confectionery production is preferred. A culinary or pastry certificate or diploma would be an advantage.