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Pastry Chef in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$28.05
24% of roles are tipped, 63% of roles are paid hourly
Median $24.50
Min: $14.00
Max: $62.50
Pastry Chef Compensation Ranges
Based on
927
Pastry Chef Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Pastry Chef Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 88%
Full/Part Time 7%
Part Time 5%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $24.00
Low: $14.00
High: $50.48
Casual $24.00
Low: $16.00
High: $49.28
Fast Food $24.02
Low: $16.00
High: $48.08
Hotel $40.87
Low: $19.00
High: $57.69
Other $24.35
Low: $15.00
High: $55.29
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $21.50
Low: $16.00
High: $49.28
2-4 years $25.20
Low: $14.00
High: $57.69
4+ years $39.66
Low: $22.00
High: $49.28
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Pastry Chef Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Pastry Sous Chef
$66,054
Median $70K
Low: $29.1K
High: $115K
Executive Pastry Chef
$72,240
Median $75K
Low: $29.1K
High: $150K
Baker
$21.18
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $31.25
Garde Manger
$20.28
Median $20.00
Low: $16.00
High: $27.00
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Sous Chef
$68,152
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Executive Sous Chef
$81,450
Median $80K
Low: $47.8K
High: $117K
Pastry Cook
$20.77
Median $20.50
Low: $15.03
High: $29.37
Kitchen Manager
$28.67
Median $27.50
Low: $15.00
High: $53.13
Executive Chef
$98,549
Median $95K
Low: $50.4K
High: $160K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
73%
Dental Insurance
57%
Vision Insurance
54%
Paid Time Off
59%
401(k)
49%
Commuter Benefits
26%
Potential Bonuses
23%
Dining Discounts
60%
Wellness Program
22%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Pastry Chef

Top Required Skills for a Pastry Chef
Time Management
61.38% have this skill
Teamwork
60.63% have this skill
Attention to Detail
56.42% have this skill
Communication
53.94% have this skill
Adaptability
52.64% have this skill
Organizational Skills
45.63% have this skill
Pastry Chef Jobs in the US

Pastry Chef

Kona Coffee Roasters - Pastry Kitchen
Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Kona Coffee Roasters is looking for an experienced and creative Bakery Manager to lead our Brooklyn-based B2B pastry operation. This bakery exclusively supplies pastries to...
View Job$68,000 - $72,000

Pastry Chef

Bardea Restaurant Group
Wilmington, DE
Full/Part Time
Job Title: Pastry ChefLocation: All LocationsCompany: Bardea Restaurant GroupChef: James Beard-Nominated Antimo DiMeo We Are Hiring: Pastry Chef Job Description Develop and innovate a...
View JobBased on Experience

Head Pastry Chef

BE.STEAK.A
Campbell, CA
Full Time
Be.Steak.A - The South Bay's premier steakhouse with an emphasis on Italian blending looking for a qualified pastry person to produce luxury high end...
View Job$22-$26/hr

Assistant Pastry Chef

Marietta Country Club
Kennesaw, GA
Full Time
Pastry Assistant   Job Summary This position is responsible for assisting with all pastry production for the dining room, banquets, and all other functions...
View Job$20/hr

Pastry Chef

Pies Of London
Elk Grove Village, IL
Full Time
This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in technique, consistency, and craftsmanship, and is confident working with Viennoiserie at a high level....
View Job$19-$22/hr

Executive Pastry Chef

Momotaro - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Job Details Momotaro | In partnership with Chef Gene Kato & Boka Restaurant GroupMomotaro, from Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence winner Chef Gene Kato & Boka...
View Job$70,000 - $75,000

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