Sonali - Head Chocolatier - Lifestyle Brand

Mastered the manual marble tabling method across thousands of batches, achieving flawless Beta-V crystal formation for perfect gloss and sharp snap.. Operated stone melangers for 48-72 hours per batch to engineer a sub-20 micron smooth mouthfeel.. Designed custom, origin-specific roast profiles to manipulate temperature curves and develop distinct flavor bouquets (citrus, nutty, earthy).. Formulated an innovative signature range of inclusion chocolate bars, ensuring natural shelf stability without stabilizers.. Formed direct partnerships with premium cacao fermentaries and estates to enforce raw material standards.. Implemented strict sensory analysis protocols to regulate acidity, bitterness, and astringency across production batches.. Managed the end-to-end production environment, ensuring absolute food-safety compliance under FSSAI standards, raw inventory control, and waste minimization.

Maintained organizational workflows, executed database management, and conducted preliminary screenings requiring high attention to detail.