Company Description Vitalpro Consumer Pvt Ltd is an emerging leader in India’s hospitality sector, known for its innovative approach to food and beverage experiences. The company builds and nurtures brands such as Saffron & Mishri, which creates premium mithai that blend traditional recipes with contemporary flavors, and 224 Craftery, which offers globally inspired yet distinctly Indian chocolate creations. Vitalpro focuses on quality, creativity, and excellence, aiming to elevate India’s food culture with concepts that respect heritage while embracing modern tastes. The organization leverages data, precision marketing, and personalized engagement to shape memorable culinary experiences. Team members are encouraged to grow with the company, with careers designed to be transformative rather than transactional.

Location:
Mumbai Role OverviewWe are looking for a creative and technically skilled Chocolatier to lead the development of innovative chocolate products, fillings, pralines and confectionery experiences across our brands. The ideal candidate should combine strong chocolate-making fundamentals with a passion for experimentation, flavour innovation and contemporary confectionery. The role will involve creating differentiated products that bring together global chocolate techniques and Indian flavour inspirations.

Key Responsibilities
1. Product Development & Innovation
• Develop innovative chocolate products, bars, pralines, truffles, bonbons and filled chocolates.
• Experiment with Indian and international flavour combinations, textures and ingredients.
• Develop innovative chocolate formats incorporating Indian mithai inspirations.
• Create seasonal, festive and gifting-led chocolate collections.
• Translate product concepts into commercially viable offerings. 2. Chocolate Craftsmanship & Technical Expertise
• Demonstrate expertise in chocolate tempering, moulding, enrobing, ganache preparation and decorative techniques.
• Work with dark, milk and white chocolate across different cocoa percentages.




• Develop fillings, inclusions, layers and textures.
• Ensure consistency in taste, appearance, texture and finish. 3. Recipe Standardisation & Commercialisation
• Develop and document standardised recipes and SOPs.
• Establish ingredient specifications, formulation and process parameters.
• Optimise recipes for cost, scalability and production efficiency.
• Work on shelf-life improvement, packaging compatibility and product stability. 4. Production & Quality Management
• Work closely with the manufacturing and operations teams to scale products.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Conduct regular product trials and sensory evaluations.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and maintain product consistency. 5. Market & Trend Exploration
• Track global chocolate, confectionery and dessert trends.
• Explore recent ingredients, techniques, formats and flavour profiles.
• Benchmark premium chocolate brands and identify opportunities for differentiation. Desired Skills & Experience
• 3–8 years of hands-on experience in chocolate making and confectionery.
• Strong understanding of chocolate tempering, moulding, enrobing and ganache.
• Experience in product development and commercial production.
• Creative flair for flavour combinations and product presentation.
• Understanding of ingredient functionality, shelf life and food safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills. Success Metrics
• Number of successful new product launches.
• Product innovation and differentiation.
• Recipe consistency and quality.
• Cost optimisation and production scalability.
• Product shelf life and stability.
• Speed of product development and commercialisation. The Ideal Candidate Someone who is passionate about chocolate, obsessed with craftsmanship and constantly experimenting with new ideas. A chocolatier who can combine the science of chocolate with the art of creating memorable food experiences.

📌 Chocolatier (Head Chef/ Sous Chef) (Mumbai)
🏢 Vitalpro Consumer
📍 Mumbai