Apprentice Chocolatier

About the role

Le Monal Chocolates, a homegrown artisan chocolate brand in Nepal, is hiring a full-time, on-site Apprentice Chocolatier in Kathmandu. The apprentice assists in producing handcrafted chocolates such as bonbons, truffles and candies, in a small-batch, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, temper chocolate and support molding, filling and decorating
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and follow food safety and hygiene standards
• Help with packaging and presentation of products for market sales
• Work alongside senior chocolatiers to learn techniques and experiment with new flavors and textures
• Help with setup and customer engagement at Le Sherpa Farmers Market

Required profile

• Culinary skills with a strong interest in chocolate, including basic kitchen techniques and food safety awareness
• Foundational experience or training in baking and pastry, able to follow recipes and precise measurements
• Exposure to bakery or confectionery environments, or willingness to learn production processes for sweets and desserts
• Attention to detail, consistency and quality in small-batch products
• Ability to stand for long periods, manage time and work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Strong teamwork, communication and reliability, open to feedback and continuous learning
• Prior culinary, pastry or chocolate-making experience is an advantage but not required