Head Chocolatier - BeChocolat

We are looking for a Head Chocolatier to join our Chocolate Team at BE Chocolat in Fairfield, CT. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about chocolate and working alongside our amazing chocolate team. We are also looking for an Assistant Chocolatier or Prep Chef!

Job Highlights At BE Chocolat: 

• We are passionate and quality-focused. 
• We aspire to create a positive work environment where individuals are encouraged to grow, learn, and master new skills.
• Everyone who joins our team becomes a valuable member of a small, hard-working, and rewarding group. 

Our candidate must BE:

• Has a passion for chocolate and keen attention to detail 
• Enjoys taking initiative and working as and leading a collaborative team 
• Eager to learn new techniques and consistently improve their craft 
• Brings a positive, “whatever it takes” attitude to the workplace 
• Creative and artistic and likes to bring new ideas to the table 

Job requires: 

• Managing a team of 3 part-time chocolatiers 
• Managing inventory and ordering of food and supplies 
• Creating new recipes 
• Forecasting peak season production 
• Tempering cocoa butter and chocolate in bowls and on marble 
• Piping fillings with precision and consistency 
• Following recipes precisely 
• Standing for long hours in a small, shared, fast-paced workspace 
• Experience producing ice cream is a plus 

Benefits:

• A collaborative, creative environment
• An opportunity to contribute to our diverse range of unique, high-quality chocolates

Flexible hours:

• 35-40 hours/week in the off-season, 40+ hours/week during peak season
• Typically Monday–Friday schedule, with some Saturdays required during peak periods
  • Pay will vary based on experience 

Education and Experience:

• Experience working with (or adjacent to) chocolate 
  Experience ordering and managing inventory preferred
• Managerial experience preferred
• Minimum of 4 years in the food industry preferred 

Interested? Apply by emailing your cover letter, resume, photos of prior achievements, and references to jobs@bechocolat.com

View job here: https://www.bechocolat.com/pages/jobs-head-chocolatier