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Find the latest compensation data across roles, experience levels, and locations

Position

Location

See compensation trends by position based on years of industry data to provide detailed insights for everyone in and interested in the hospitality industry.

Floor Manager
$38,000 - $104,000
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General Manager
$41,600 - $150,000
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Host
$11.35 - $27.50
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Pastry Chef
$14.00 - $62.50
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Service Assistant
$2.13 - $28.00
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Sous Chef
$33,280 - $101,000
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Assistant General Manager
$43,000 - $110,000
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Barista
$13.25 - $35.00
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Dishwasher
$14.00 - $32.00
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Maitre D
$8.00 - $50.48
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Events Manager
$45,000 - $130,000
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Line Cook
$14.00 - $30.94
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Get Inspired by Industry Leaders

Explore leaders in the industry and their unique career timelines. Read their advice about what they’ve learned along the way during their career.

Jon Murray
Founder
Noko Hospitality
Bridie McCulla
Executive Pastry Chef
The Liberty Tavern Restaurant Group, Northside Social Coffee & Wine
Max Wittawat
Co-Founder/Executive Chef
Bangkok Supper Club
Kelsey Bush
Chef-Owner
Green Engine, Bloomsday, Loretta's
Jeff Okada Ramsey
Executive Chef
Mizumi
Lina Goujjane
Co-Owner / Sommelier
Kiko
Evan Snyder
Executive Chef/Owner
Emmett
Ivy Mix
Bartender, Co-Owner; Co-Founder
Whoopsie Daisy and Fiasco!; Speed Rack
Cedric Nicaise
Co-Owner
The Noortwyck, Oriana
Kelly Jacques
Co-Owner & Head Chef
Ayu Bakehouse
Scott Cioe
Executive Pastry Chef
Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
Danielle Sepsy
Chef & Owner
The Hungry Gnome Baked Goods

Take Your Career to The Next Level

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A mentor once told me, “You can’t take care of others if you’re not taking care of yourself,” which I come back to constantly. In hospitality, we’re so used to putting others first, but at the end of the day, we can’t pour from an empty cup.

Alex Jump, Director of Operations, Focus on Health