Job Description

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; Arabic/other languages a plus.

Preferred Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills. Creative mindset with a passion for unique chocolate concepts. Awareness of international chocolate trends and premium markets. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

Are you willing to work in Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai Emirates? Will you be available for a direct interview in any of the 3 Emirates including Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai? Do you have working experience in Selmi Chocolate Machinery? Do you have sound knowledge on Bean-to-Bar Process in Chocolate making.
Experience:

Pastry Chef: 10 years (Required) Executive Chef / Head Chef: 3 years (Required)
Language:

* English (Required)