As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, there are approximately 250 active Master Chefs in the United States. This designation is awarded by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and requires chefs to pass rigorous exams and demonstrate exceptional culinary skills. The number of Master Chefs can fluctuate as new chefs achieve certification and others retire or leave the profession.
Leah Chase is the only one I found. I'm pretty sure there is more.
About 400,000 people are pastry chefs in the US
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Yes, and many do.
Head chefs make 452,235 to 890,867 dollars yearly. That isn't an answer. How much head chefs earn in US$ is immaterial; the question is: how many head chefs are currently working in all countries of the world?
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About 512,000 active dity.
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600,000
The American Culinary Federation
There are about 200,000 US Marines on active duty.