Chocolate Barista

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve premium hot, cold and signature chocolate beverages to the highest quality standards.
• Create handcrafted luxury chocolates including pralines, bonbons, truffles, chocolate bars and seasonal collections.
• Develop innovative beverage and chocolate recipes using premium couverture chocolate and high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure consistency in taste, presentation and portioning across all products.
• Temper chocolate and perform moulding, filling, enrobing and finishing techniques.
• Maintain SOPs for recipes, production and quality control.
• Train and mentor junior chocolate baristas and production staff.
• Manage inventory of chocolate, ingredients and packaging materials while minimising wastage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Work closely with the Founder to introduce new products, festive collections and limited-edition menus.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient production and beverage preparation area.
• Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve product quality and presentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in chocolate making, pastry, luxury confectionery or premium beverage preparation.
• Strong knowledge of couverture chocolate, tempering and confectionery techniques.
• Experience in preparing premium hot and cold chocolate beverages.
• Passion for innovation, flavour development and product presentation.
• Ability to maintain consistent quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and team leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in premium chocolateries, luxury cafés, boutique dessert brands or five-star hotels.
• Knowledge of coffee preparation is an added advantage.
• Formal training or certification in chocolate, pastry or culinary arts is preferred.