Executive Chef

Role Overview

Location and Joining

• The role is based in Qatar and candidates must currently be based in Qatar.
• Immediate joining is preferred.

Production and Product Development

• Oversee daily chocolate factory operations and maintain smooth, efficient workflows.
• Plan production schedules, capacity, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and standardize recipes for chocolates, pralines, ganache, fillings, and specialty confectionery.
• Maintain consistent taste, texture, appearance, and quality across batches.
• Develop new chocolate creations, seasonal collections, and premium gifting products aligned with brand identity and market trends.

Team, Quality, and Operations

• Lead, train, supervise, and develop pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and production teams.
• Coordinate with procurement, inventory, quality assurance, and logistics teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor raw materials, inventory, production costs, and wastage to improve profitability.
• Implement standard operating procedures, quality controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years of hotel experience; this is mandatory.
• Proven experience managing a chocolate production factory or large-scale chocolate manufacturing operation.
• Technical expertise in chocolate tempering, molding, ganache, pralines, fillings, chocolate artistry, and decorative techniques.
• Experience leading large production teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and quality control.
• Ability to manage production planning, capacity utilization, inventory control, and cost optimization.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; able to maintain premium standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Premium, luxury, or artisanal chocolate brand experience is an advantage.
• Immediate availability is preferred; candidates must currently be based in Qatar.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience; no pay cadence is stated.
• Opportunity to lead production operations at a growing premium chocolate brand.
• Creative and professional working environment, with an opportunity to contribute to product innovation, operational excellence, and brand growth.