Head of Chocolaterie

Head of Chocolaterie (Chocolatier / Chocolatière EFZ), 100 %

Progin Manufacture du Chocolat SA, Biel/Bienne – immediately or by arrangement

Who we are

Since 1961, Progin has stood for handmade chocolate in the heart of Biel. The manufacture includes the chocolaterie, the patisserie, the boutique, the Café-Restaurant Odéon, Progin Moments Catering and the ice cream brand Cold Love. In our chocolaterie, pralines, truffles, bars and seasonal items are made by hand, from high-quality couverture and without industrial shortcuts.

For our chocolaterie, we are looking for a personality who masters the craft, enjoys responsibility and leads our small team with calmness and clarity.

Your tasks

• Technical and organizational management of the chocolaterie (team of three people)
• Production of pralines, truffles, chocolate bars, hollow figures and seasonal items
• Production planning according to season, orders and sales figures
• Recipe maintenance, quality assurance and further development of the assortment together with the management
• Purchasing and inventory management of raw materials and packaging
• Compliance with and documentation of hygiene regulations (HACCP)
• Introduction and supervision of employees and apprentices

What you bring with you

• Completed training as Chocolatier / Chocolatière or Konditor-Confiseur / Konditorin-Confiseurin EFZ
• Several years of professional experience in a chocolaterie or confectionery, ideally with initial leadership experience
• Very good sense of quality, taste and clean processing
• Independent, structured way of working and enjoyment of planning and organizing
• German spoken and written, French skills are an advantage (bilingual city)
• Willingness for early start of work (production start time) and for additional deployment in the high season from October to December

What we offer

• A responsible position in an owner-managed traditional business
• Lots of creative freedom: your ideas flow directly into the assortment
• Short decision-making paths and direct exchange with the owner
• A well-coordinated team that lives craftsmanship and quality
• Workplace centrally near Biel station, five weeks vacation
• Performance-related remuneration

Interested?

Send your application with CV, certificates and, if available, pictures of your work.

Progin Manufacture du Chocolat SA, Bahnhofstrasse 29, 2502 Biel/Bienne,

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