Bakery and Confectionery Career: Job Profiles, Placements, Salary, Top Recruiters, Abroad

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
Pragati Singh

Pragati SinghSenior Executive - Content

A bakery and confectionery career is a job where one uses creative and technical skills to make delicious baked food and desserts. Popular jobs are Baker, Pastry Chef, Food Technologist, etc. Avg. salary that a graduate can earn is up to INR 3 LPA. Popular recruiters are The Taj Group of Hotels, Marriott International, Inc., Hyatt Hotels, etc. 

Bakery Jobs

Candidates can see jobs below -

Job Position Average CTC (INR)
Baker INR 2 lakh - INR 4 lakh
Cake Decorator INR 4 lakh- INR 6 lakh 
Pastry Sous Chef INR 4.5 lakh - INR 8 lakh
Bakery Manager INR 5 lakh- INR 9 lakh
Bakery Owner INR 5 lakh and upwards

Bakery Popular Jobs

Candidates can see popular jobs below -

Job Profile Description Average CTC (INR)
Executive Chef Oversee the kitchen, plan menus, and manage staff INR 10 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Sous Chef Assist the executive chef, supervise kitchen operations INR 6 LPA- INR 12 LPA
Catering Manager Manage catering operations, coordinate events INR 8 LPA - INR 15 LPA
Event Manager Plan and execute events, including catering INR 3 LPA - INR 8 LPA
Food and Beverage Manager Oversee food and beverage service in a facility INR 6 LPA- INR 12 LPA
Restaurant Manager Manage restaurant operations, staff, and customer service INR 4 LPA- INR 8 LPA

Bakery Sary - Specialisation Wise

Candidates can see table below - 

Specialisation Entry-level CTC Mid-level CTC Senior-level CTC
Bread and Pastry Specialist INR 2 LPA-INR 4 LPA INR 5 LPA-INR 8 LPA INR 8 LPA- INR 10 LPA
Cake Decorator INR 2 LPA-INR 4 LPA INR 4 LPA- INR 6 LPA INR 7 LPA-INR 10 LPA
Chocolatier INR 2 LPA-INR 4 LPA INR 4 LPA- INR 7 LPA INR 8 LPA-INR 12 LPA
Baking Instructor INR 2.5 LPA-INR 4.5 LPA INR 4.5 LPA-INR 7 LPA INR 7 LPA-INR 12 LPA
Bakery Manager INR 3 LPA-INR 5 LPA INR 5 LPA-INR 9 LPA INR 9 LPA-INR 14 LPA

Best Bakery Recruiters

Candiates can see table below for popular sectors - 

Top Employment Areas for Bakery Graduates
Bakeries and Pastry Shops Restaurants and Cafes
Hotels and Resorts Catering Companies
Food Manufacturing and Production Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

Candidates can see best recruiters below -

Hotels Recruiters
Taj Oberoi Renaissance
The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts Hyatt Accor Hotels
Travel and Tourism Agencies
Karachi Bakery Haldiram Monginis
Britannia Parle Bread Talk

Best Bakery Colleges - Placements

Candidates can see table below - 

College Name

Average Annual Salary (in INR)

IHM Delhi 

INR 3.5 LPA

IHM Mumbai

INR 4.2 LPA

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management

INR 4.5 LPA

IHM Chennai

INR 3.2 LPA

IHM Kolkata

INR 6.8 LPA

IHM Lucknow

INR 5.1 LPA

IHM Dehradun

INR 4.7 LPA

IHM Punjab

INR 5.3 LPA

IHM Bhubaneshwar

INR 3.7 LPA

Best Indian Cities for Bakery Jobs

Candidates can see table blow - 

City Average Annual Salary (INR)
Mumbai INR 3.5 lakh to INR lakh
Delhi INR 3.5 lakh to INR 7 lakh
Bengaluru INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh
Hyderabad INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh
Chennai INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh
Kolkata INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh
Pune INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh
Chandigarh INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh
Jaipur INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh
Ahmedabad INR 3 lakh to INR 6 lakh

Bakery Salary Abroad

Candidates can see table below -

Country Salary Offered
USA
  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): $20,000 to $30,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): $30,000 to $50,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): $60,000 to $70,000 or more per year.
United Kingdom
  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): £12,000 to £15,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): £15,000 to £25,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): £25,000 to £40,000 or more per year.
Canada
  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): CAD 30,000 to CAD 40,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): CAD 40,000 to CAD 65,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): CAD 65,000 to CAD 80,000 or more per year.
 
Germany
 
  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): €25,000 to €30,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): €30,000 to €45,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): €45,000 to €60,000 or more per year.
Australia
  • Entry-Level (0-2 years of experience): AUD 50,000 to AUD 60,000 per year.
  • Mid-Level (3-5 years of experience): AUD 60,000 to AUD 70,000 per year.
  • Senior-Level (10+ years of experience): AUD 70,000 to AUD 80,000 or more per year.

 

Table of contents
  • Popular Bakery & Confectionery Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Bakery & Confectionery Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Bakery & Confectionery UG Courses
  • Popular Bakery & Confectionery PG Courses

Popular Bakery & Confectionery Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Bakery & Confectionery Colleges in India. Learn more about these Bakery & Confectionery colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
1 Course
70 K
4.5

#4 Outlook

2 Courses
70 K

#6 Outlook

1 Course
33.77 K
1 Course
97.95 K

#8 Outlook

1 Course
32 K
1 Course

#2 Outlook

Popular Private Bakery & Confectionery Colleges in India

2.9 L
70 K
2 Courses
48 K - 1.13 L

#24 Outlook

75 K
1.3 L

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Bakery & Confectionery. Students interested in pursuing a career on Bakery & Confectionery, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

27 Feb ' 26

Last date to apply for March Attempt

14 Mar ' 26

SAT India exam (March attempt)

5 Jan ' 26 - 20 Jan ' 26

MAH MHMCT CET registrations

7 Jan ' 26 - 9 Feb ' 26

MAH HM CET 2026 M.HMCT CET Application Form

Apr '26 - Jun '26

MAKAUT CET Registration

TENTATIVE

Jun '26

Issuance of MAKAUT CET Admit Card

TENTATIVE

Popular Bakery & Confectionery UG Courses

Following are the most popular Bakery & Confectionery UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Bakery & Confectionery PG Courses

Following are the most popular Bakery & Confectionery PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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