Pantry chef vs private chef

The differences between pantry chefs and private chefs 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 private chef. Additionally, a private chef has an average salary of $51,657, 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 private chef are kitchen equipment, culinary, and cuisine.

Pantry chef vs private chef overview

	Pantry Chef	Private Chef
Yearly salary	$31,766	$51,657
Hourly rate	$15.27	$24.84
Growth rate	15%	15%
Number of jobs	20,685	20,132
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 48%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	6	6

Pantry chef vs private chef salary

Pantry chefs and private chefs have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pantry Chef	Private Chef
Average salary	$31,766	$51,657
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $47,000	Between $34,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between pantry chef and private chef education

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

	Pantry Chef	Private Chef
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 48%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	Stanford University	Cornell University

Pantry chef vs private chef demographics

Here are the differences between pantry chefs' and private chefs' demographics:

	Pantry Chef	Private Chef
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 59.2% Female, 40.8%	Male, 58.8% Female, 41.2%
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, 10.1% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 11.9% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between pantry chef and private chef 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.

Private chef example responsibilities.

Control food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
Prepare innovative vegan and children's menus.
Provide demonstrations, caterings, and in-home cooking classes.
Shop for groceries on daily basis for each day's meals.
Source the freshest suppliers, procurement facilities, local farmers and groceries.
Tailor gluten-free and vegan offerings for special needs and provide child friendly-healthy snacks.

Pantry chef vs private chef skills

Common pantry chef skills

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

Common private chef skills

Kitchen Equipment, 20%
Culinary, 13%
Cuisine, 7%
Food Preparation, 6%
Fine Dining, 4%
Diet Restrictions, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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