Yelibelly Chocolates

I’m HIRING for a full time chocolatier position in the DFW area in Texas, specifically in Addison and moving to by march 2027 Rockwall.

Report to: Me (Director of R&D and Chocolatier)
[email protected]

Role Summary: The role would be in Rockwall but would start out of Addison, TX from now until the ChocXO lab is ready (expected early 2027). This a full-time role, Monday–Friday, daytime hours with a flexible morning start time, typically 8:00–9:00 AM until 4 or 5pm.

Key Responsibilities

Temper couverture to precise time-and-temperature curves; mold, demold, and decorate finished chocolates and confections to spec

Produce ganaches, caramels, and fillings to formula, controlling water activity, viscosity, and cook temperatures for shelf-life stability

Run molded bonbons, enrobed items, and the broader Yelibelly and ChocXO line, holding shell thickness, fill weight, and gloss within tolerance

Execute recipes, batch records, and SOPs with repeatable accuracy batch over batch

Lead ex*****on of high-volume corporate and custom orders, sequencing work to hit ship dates without compromising quality

Finish, inspect, and package product against appearance and weight standards prior to release

Maintain tempering equipment, molds, and work areas in production-ready condition; escalate deviations and maintenance needs

Work in full compliance with GMPs, SQF requirements, allergen controls, and sanitation procedures

Provide hands-on floor support and cross-functional coverage during peak production periods

Brings a solution-focused approach to innovation and problem solving.

Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.

Excellent communication skills in English – written and verbal.

Strong interpersonal, leadership qualities, and team building skills.

Can follow recipes, instructions, and established production standards precisely

Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in presentation

Works efficiently while maintaining quality and consistency

Is dependable, organized, and comfortable working as part of a small team

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
Rockwall, TX 75032 (Required)
Work Location: In person

Yelibelly Chocolates is NOT going anywhere.....well kind of! 🍫❤️

We’re starting an exciting new chapter — but Yelibelly is still here, still making chocolate, and still taking care of our amazing customers.

Over the next few months, we’ll be transitioning our chocolate production from Addison to Rockwall, Texas, bringing Yelibelly to a new production facility. Our corporate gifting, holiday orders, custom chocolates and private-label work will all continue — so if Yelibelly is part of your holiday plans, company gifting or upcoming projects, we’ve got you!

So why the move?

Yeli is incredibly excited to share that she is joining Chocxo Chocolates as Director of R&D and Head Chocolatier, where she be helping build their new Discovery & Innovation Center in Rockwall.

From Yeli:
After 15 years of building Yelibelly, I’m incredibly proud that this next chapter allows me to continue the business I love while also taking on an entirely new challenge in chocolate innovation and product development.

There will be lots more to share as we make the transition, but the most important thing we want our Yelibelly customers to know is simple:

We’re still here. We’re still making chocolate. And we’re excited about what comes next. 🍫❤️

Sharing a great opportunity to attend a seminar and vendor show taking place the last weekend of August near Philadelphia, PA.
It is FREE to attend!
PhillyCandyShow

If you attend, there are a variety of live sessions to participate in and a vendor show you can walk to meet suppliers.

Yeli is a speaker at one of the seminars, presenting a session entitled: Beyond the Candy Case - Explore creative ways confectioners can expand their business.

Yelibelly Chocolates will have a booth there demonstrating how to print your own custom transfer sheets for chocolate.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about your industry and connect with other candy makers.

https://phillycandyshow.org/

Last night…. Mixing up magic with our liquid nitrogen ice cream backstage for the MUSE show on the WOW tour with 𝔓𝔗𝔐 and The Temper Trap at Dos Equis Pavilion ❤️

⭐️Amazing custom cake from Sabrina Jackson Ganzzermiller ⭐️

Music City Catering Dos Equis Pavilion

Looking for a unique gift for your company to hand out? Special events, office visits, vendor thank yous and more….. Yelibelly has your corporate gifting covered!
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Reach out to our office or visit the website for details -
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We had the distinct honor of recreating a chocolate mold for the Frontiers Of Flight Museum that is hosting a year long exhibit on the Hindenburg zeppelin.
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We were able to model based on an original mold from the 1930s from Eppelsheimer that is on display with the museum. It was a very heavy mold that felt like it was made of steel or pewter.
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The chocolates turned out amazing. The client requested the gold cocoa butter shimmer. It was a pretty big shape at about 7 inches long and 2 inches wide and weigh about 4 ounces each.
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A similar mold may have been used for the Hindenburg with VIP guests as part of dessert.
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You can visit the Frontiers of Flight museum in Dallas to see their whole exhibit!
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Packed 750 favor boxes to ship to a client. Now correlation does not imply causation…. But Taylor swift IS having a big wedding somewhere today…..
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Who knows…. Maybe chocolate is on the menu?

Who doesn’t love chocolate for a favor gift??
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Had a big birthday this week… And luckily, I have the right staff hired to be able to enjoy the best cake!
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Turning 50, looking 40 and feeling 70? Sounds about right lol
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Here is to the next decade of continuing to grow our amazing Chocolate company! Over 12 years in and growing strong.
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looking forward to all of the mini celebrations I have planned with friends over the next two weeks!
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Maybe we need to work another free wh***ey tasting in at the store… Keep your eyes peeled!
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Beautiful, delicious, full custom designs for a new client - all transfers made in house with Yelibelly ❤️
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If you are looking for custom designs or your company logo on chocolate, we are your first and only stop!
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[email protected]
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We were honored to be asked back as the dessert host for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Dallas W**e Opener. Sharing the culinary stage with amazing chefs and restaurants like and
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We served up liquid nitrogen ice cream, pecan pie butter cake shooters, bourbon infused bonbons and more!
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