Chocolatier

Poppy & Peep Chocolate

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • $16–$20 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Cocoa Programming Languageunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

Description

Location:

Cocoa Campus (Poppy & Peep Chocolate)
Position Type:
Part-Time, Seasonal (August February) with potential for long-term and full-time growth
Hours:
20 30 hours per week
Pay:
$16 $20/hour depending on experience + shared tip pool



About Poppy & Peep

Poppy & Peep is a handcrafted chocolate brand built on creativity, care, and thoughtful hospitality. Our Cocoa Campus brings together our chocolate shop, production kitchen, and hospitality spaces all working in harmony to create a memorable experience for every guest.

We re a growing team that values both precision and creativity. We take our craft seriously, but we also enjoy the process and the people we work with.


The Role

We are looking for a Chocolatier to join our production team. This role is hands-on and creative, focused on making beautiful, high-quality chocolates and confections with consistency and care.

This is a hands-on production role that requires consistency, focus, and care across repetitive, detail-driven work.

You ll be involved in the full production process- from chocolate work to finishing details that bring our products to life.


Responsibilities

  • Temper chocolate consistently and correctly (required)

  • Hand-paint bonbons using colored cocoa butter with care and attention to detail

  • Create smooth, even chocolate shells and assist with filling, capping, and unmolding bonbons

  • Support chocolate bar production and general prep work

  • Assist with confections such as caramels, panning, sauces, meringues, and p te de fruit

  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production space


What We re Looking For

  • Previous pastry or chocolate production experience required

  • Strong understanding of chocolate tempering (required)

  • Experience working in a production or professional kitchen environment (not hobby-scale)

  • Strong eye for detail, color, and presentation

  • Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency

  • Organized, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

  • Open to learning, feedback, and working in a collaborative environment


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

  • Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds

  • Comfortable with repetitive, detailed production work


Our Environment

We work across our Cocoa Campus as one connected team production, retail, and hospitality all supporting each other.

We value:

  • Creativity and craftsmanship

  • Clean, organized workspaces

  • Clear communication

  • Consistency and pride in our work

  • A supportive, team-oriented environment


Growth Opportunities

This is a seasonal role with opportunities to grow into:

  • Longer-term employment

  • Increased hours and responsibility

  • Full-time roles based on performance and business needs


How to Apply

Please send your resume along with a portfolio of previous chocolate and pastry work



Numbers & Facts

LocationNashville, TN
Salary$16–$20 Per Hour

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