Senior Chocolatier / Supervisor
At Koko Black we blend ideas & ingredients with mastery & magic. Join our enchanted world and become an integral part of our Creative Center.
Summary about this job
Bakers & Pastry Chefs
Company: Koko Black Premium Pty Ltd
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-3693-2255
Fax: +61-2-8859-4964
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Detail information about job Senior Chocolatier / Supervisor. Terms and conditions vacancy
At Koko Black we want to shape the way people see chocolate. It’s our responsibility, and we want to do it properly.
Koko Black is a company that was built out of passion! We had the idea that chocolate could inspire, connect, and ignite the senses and we wanted Australia to discover this. Our delight in sharing the immense pleasure and happiness of chocolate has turned into a delightful Australian business.
We blend ideas and ingredients with mastery to create unexpected signature chocolate experiences. Whether indulging in one of our signature pralines or truffles or escaping from the outside world and surrendering to a moment of bliss with a Belgian Hot Chocolate, we aim to surprise and delight our customers. With this in mind, we are currently looking for a Senior Chocolatier with leadership and people management experience.
The role:
Combining their Chocolatier and Leadership experience, the Senior Chocolatier will be responsible for engaging, inspiring and coaching their team to produce high quality chocolate products as efficiently as possible. Working alongside Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and New Product Development, the Senior Chocolatier will be responsible for the day to day operation of the chocolate kitchen and Production processes. They will manage the Cost of Goods Sold, Quality Assurance and Occupational Health and Safety whilst ensuring the product is delivered to timeline. Additionally, the Senior Chocolatier will oversee the new product introduction process, ensure production data is documented and provide clear direction to the production team through the planning of production goals, organisation and communication.
What you'll need:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in artisan chocolate or dessert production
- Demonstrated experience in leading a production team
- Proven track record of improving performance through people development
- A passion for quality and standards
- Project and Lean management expertise
- A high level of accountability and ownership
- A dedicated hands-on leader
- Previous experience working within a similar retail wholesale business
If this sounds like a role that is too good to be true… it’s probably because it is. Apply now and let’s talk some more.