Chocolatier

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Chocolatier Consultant to collaborate with our team in developing a unique and market-ready chocolate recipe. This role requires creativity, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of chocolate formulation suitable for large-scale production while retaining artisanal quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Recipe Development:
  Create an innovative chocolate recipe aligned with the brand's positioning and target market.
• Ingredient Sourcing Guidance:
  Recommend suitable ingredients, including cocoa beans, flavor infusions, and inclusions, with scalability in mind.
• Process Standardization:
  Translate artisanal methods into scalable formulations for FMCG production.
• Sensory Profiling:
  Conduct tasting sessions to ensure flavor balance, texture, and consumer appeal.
• Shelf-Life & Stability:
  Advise on product stability, packaging compatibility, and storage conditions.
• Knowledge Transfer:
  Provide training and documentation for the production team to replicate recipes consistently.
• Market Adaptation:
  Adapt recipe for different consumer segments (premium, mass, or health-conscious).

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Chocolatier, Pastry Chef, or Product Developer with a focus on chocolate.
• Strong knowledge of
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  hocolate tempering, flavor pairing, and recipe formulation.
• Familiarity with FMCG production processes, scalability, and compliance.
• Prior experience in consulting or freelance recipe development is an advantage.