Chocolate Chef (Chocolatier)

Accor is seeking a Chocolate Chef (Chocolatier) for Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul. The role involves producing handmade chocolates, developing new products aligned with hotel themes, and performing precise tempering, molding, and decoration. The chef will collaborate with the pastry team, maintain standardized recipes, ensure quality control and hygiene, and support production planning. This full-time position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in chocolate production, strong technical knowledge, creativity, and excellent organizational skills.

Must Have

• Produce handmade chocolates, pralines, truffles, chocolate bars, and other specialty items.
• Develop chocolate products aligned with hotel concept and seasonal themes.
• Perform tempering, molding, filling, and decoration processes with precision.
• Collaborate with the pastry team on chocolate-based desserts and buffet items.
• Create and maintain standardized recipes and product consistency.
• Ensure quality control of raw materials and proper storage conditions.
• Comply with hygiene, food safety, and occupational health standards.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in chocolate production.
• Strong knowledge of chocolate tempering and different chocolate types.
• Ability to follow, create, and standardize recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP preferred).
• Basic English communication skills.

Good to Have

• Degree or certification in gastronomy or pastry arts.
• Experience in international hotels or fine-dining environments.
• Participation in professional chocolate or pastry workshops.

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity for personal and professional development.
• Be part of a global team within a leading hospitality group.
• Meaningful employment and a warm, welcoming culture.
• Excellent working conditions.
• Promotion of development for all people, including those with disabilities.

Company Description

Where passion drives life, join us at Accor!

As one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, Accor shapes the industry with more than 45 brands, over 5,700 hotels, and more than 10,000 restaurants across 110 countries.

With a focus on innovation and excellence, Accor invites you to a world where you can develop yourself, feel at home, and make a difference through each brand.

If you're looking to be part of a global team and set new milestones in your career, join the Accor family and let’s shape the future together!

Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality connecting cultures, with heartfelt care.

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Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul

As one of Istanbul’s most distinguished hotels, Swissôtel The Bosphorus is located in Beşiktaş and has been providing an exceptional five-star luxury accommodation experience since 1991.

🌟 Featuring 566 rooms and suites, 29 event venues, and 3 grand ballrooms, Swissôtel offers a sophisticated environment for meetings and events, accommodating groups ranging from 5 to 1,200 guests.

🛎 Besides being a luxury hotel, Swissôtel is also a premier gastronomic destination. You will have the opportunity to advance your career within famous restaurants and bars such as Chalet, 16 Roof, Madhu’s and Sabrosa.

🚀 Are you ready to join this esteemed brand and take the next step in your career at Swissôtel?

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

Job Description

• Produce handmade chocolates, pralines, truffles, chocolate bars, and other specialty items
• Develop chocolate products aligned with the hotel’s concept and seasonal themes
• Perform tempering, molding, filling, and decoration processes with precision
• Collaborate with the pastry team in the preparation of chocolate-based desserts and buffet items
• Create and maintain standardized recipes and product consistency
• Ensure quality control of raw materials and proper storage conditions
• Comply with hygiene, food safety, and occupational health standards at all times
• Support production planning and stock control
• Design customized chocolate products for special events, VIP guests, and seasonal occasions
• Provide technical support and training to team members when required

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in chocolate production (preferably in hotels or boutique ateliers)
• Strong knowledge of chocolate tempering and different chocolate types
• High attention to detail and strong presentation skills
• Ability to follow, create, and standardize recipes
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP preferred)
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Team player with good communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexible working hours
• Responsible, disciplined, and quality-oriented
• Guest satisfaction–focused approach
• Degree or certification in gastronomy or pastry arts (preferred)
• Experience in international hotels or fine-dining environments (preferred)
• Participation in professional chocolate or pastry workshops (preferred)
• Basic English communication skills