Pantry chef vs chef de partie

The differences between pantry chefs and chef de parties can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a pantry chef and a chef de partie. Additionally, a chef de partie has an average salary of $39,938, which is higher than the $31,766 average annual salary of a pantry chef.

The top three skills for a pantry chef include salad dressings, kitchen equipment and fine dining. The most important skills for a chef de partie are culinary, kitchen equipment, and cleanliness.

Pantry chef vs chef de partie overview

	Pantry Chef	Chef De Partie
Yearly salary	$31,766	$39,938
Hourly rate	$15.27	$19.20
Growth rate	15%	15%
Number of jobs	20,685	18,913
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 46%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	6	6

Pantry chef vs chef de partie salary

Pantry chefs and chef de parties have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pantry Chef	Chef De Partie
Average salary	$31,766	$39,938
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $47,000	Between $24,000 And $64,000
Highest paying City	-	Concord, NH
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Itron
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between pantry chef and chef de partie education

There are a few differences between a pantry chef and a chef de partie in terms of educational background:

	Pantry Chef	Chef De Partie
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 46%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	Stanford University	Cornell University

Pantry chef vs chef de partie demographics

Here are the differences between pantry chefs' and chef de parties' demographics:

	Pantry Chef	Chef De Partie
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 59.2% Female, 40.8%	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 10.3% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 15.3% White, 49.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between pantry chef and chef de partie duties and responsibilities

Pantry chef example responsibilities.

Integrate key culinary leaders into casino and food and beverage operations, achieving positive results and industry awards.
Table decorating, garnishing meals and platters.
Use FIFO method of product freshness and storage.
Prepare all types of foods, soups and salads for buffets.
Store all items properly, rotating to ensure adherents to FIFO rule.
Prepare for evening buffets as requested as well as setting up food displays.

Chef de partie example responsibilities.

Manage all sections of the kitchen such as sauce, Thai, cuisine, Arabic, and grill.
Manage cold kitchen production for a luxury hotel with a Michelin star restaurant
Look after the kitchen cleaning (HACCP).
Handle ordering and receiving using HACCP.
Design menu items that pair with the currents wine offerings of the winery.
Develop and expand knowledge of French cuisine in a kitchen environment requiring the highest levels of consistency and precision.

Pantry chef vs chef de partie skills

Common pantry chef skills

Salad Dressings, 40%
Kitchen Equipment, 25%
Fine Dining, 5%
Food Preparation, 4%
Dishwashers, 3%
Dinner Service, 2%

Common chef de partie skills

Culinary, 14%
Kitchen Equipment, 10%
Cleanliness, 9%
Food Preparation, 7%
Fine Dining, 6%
Cuisine, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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