Salary guide
Chocolatier
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
FoodBeverage
- The UK chocolate market is worth over £4 billion
Other names this job is known by
- Chocolate Maker
- Confectioner
Key responsibilities
- Create and design chocolate products
- Develop new recipes and flavours
- Temper and mould chocolate
- Decorate and package finished products
Skills and qualifications required
- Diploma or apprenticeship in patisserie or culinary arts
- Experience in chocolate making
- Creativity and manual dexterity
- Food safety certification
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Head Chocolatier
- Product Developer
- Business Owner
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Study patisserie or culinary arts
- Complete a diploma or apprenticeship
- Gain experience in chocolate making
- Build a portfolio
- Progress to senior or business owner roles
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