How employable are pastry chefs?

CareerExplorer rates pastry chefs with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future.

Are pastry chefs in demand?

Projected employment growth for pastry chefs is slightly slower than average, however, job opportunities are predicted to be good. This profession has a high turnover rate. Although new positions do become available, the majority of these job openings come from the need to replace workers who have left the field. Stiffer competition is felt at high-end restaurants and well-known establishments. Being well rounded and also possessing business skills in this industry will help out enormously when it comes to being employed. There is not a great need for many pastry chefs due to the increase in techniques for standardization of recipes and more efficient methods. Although there will always be a need to replace those retiring and moving out of the field, the number of graduates from culinary schools will always be higher than the number of openings available in this profession. Pastry chefs with years of experience should have the best opportunities; future demand will be driven by the growing need for specialty and high-end products from both restaurants and bakeries.