Chocolatier
Makes and sells chocolate confectionery, trained in the chemistry of chocolate and in turning cacao beans into chocolate.
Overview
A chocolatier makes and sells confectionery made from chocolate. They are schooled in the chemistry of chocolate, the process involved in turning cacao beans into chocolate, that they use in their creations.
Where they work
- Bakeries
- Patisseries
- Upscale hotels and restaurants etc.
Work environment
You will work in a kitchen set up. If you work for a bakery or hotel you are likely to work 6 days a week, 9 to 10 hours a day. Shift system may be applicable. You may have to work on holidays or weekends during peak season. Entrepreneurship: you can start your own business from home or set up your own shop.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are a creative person
- You like to cook
- You pay attention to details
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream.
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (BHMCT/BHM/BSc) in Culinary Arts/Hotel Management/Catering Technology and Culinary Arts or a related subject.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field.
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a certificate course on chocolate making or chocolate tasting.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
Institutes which offer courses in chocolate making. This list of institutes is indicative only. Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying.
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Chocolate Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Craft and Social Development Organisation, New Delhi
- Swisswrap Chocolate Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Magnificence Academy of Packaging Professionals (MAPP), New Delhi
- Niral Business Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Barry Callebaut India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Chocolate Classes and Material, New Delhi
- Neeta Khurana's Cooking Classes, New Delhi
- Culinary And Cake Decorating School, New Delhi
- Ruchi Gupta Cookery Classes, New Delhi
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Commis Pâtissier or Apprentice to Chocolatier
- 2Chef de Partie or Chocolatier
- 3Chef or Pastry Chef
- 4Executive Chef or Business Owner
Expected income
₹20,000 – ₹30,000 per month or more
The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Cake Artist
Baker who specialises in making and decorating cakes, using icing, flowers, sugar sculptures and pictures.
Pastry Chef
Makes cakes, pastries, cookies, cupcakes, pies, confectionery, desserts, bread and other baked goods, learning ingredients and a range of cooking methods.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Arun Viswanathan — The chocolatier and founder of Chitra'm craft chocolates and Cafe Infusions in Coimbatore. He has two Master's degrees — in Food Science and Technology from Cornell University, and in Food Engineering and Marketing in India. He learnt the art of chocolate making in Brugge, Belgium.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 897 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Salaries/chocolatier-salary-SRCH_KO0,11.htm
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The card gives two growth routes — Commis Pâtissier → Chef de Partie → Chef → Executive Chef, or Apprentice to Chocolatier → Chocolatier → Pastry Chef → Business Owner — combined step by step here. It lists only private institutes.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.