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Catering Chef in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$26.58
7% of roles are tipped, 83% of roles are paid hourly
Median $24.00
Min: $15.00
Max: $52.88
Catering Chef Compensation Ranges
Based on
394
Catering Chef Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Catering Chef Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 54%
Full/Part Time 13%
Seasonal 7%
Part Time 24%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $25.50
Low: $18.00
High: $45.67
Casual $26.50
Low: $18.00
High: $45.67
Fast Food $25.25
Low: $19.00
High: $44.47
Hotel $25.31
Low: $17.00
High: $48.08
Other $23.00
Low: $15.50
High: $50.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $21.00
Low: $15.50
High: $45.00
2-4 years $26.00
Low: $16.52
High: $45.67
4+ years $40.87
Low: $26.00
High: $50.00
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Catering Chef Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Prep Cook
$20.15
Median $20.00
Low: $11.75
High: $33.20
Private Chef
$49.96
Median $42.50
Low: $15.00
High: $120.19
Sous Chef
$68,152
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Catering Manager
$72,268
Median $72.5K
Low: $34.4K
High: $125K
Lead Line Cook
$21.24
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.80
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
62%
Dental Insurance
52%
Vision Insurance
52%
Paid Time Off
62%
401(k)
54%
Commuter Benefits
29%
Potential Bonuses
16%
Dining Discounts
47%
Wellness Program
31%
Life Insurance
6%
Equity Stock Options
1%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
1%
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Career Resources for Catering Chef

Top Required Skills for a Catering Chef
Teamwork
73.86% have this skill
Attention to Detail
67.77% have this skill
Time Management
67.01% have this skill
Adaptability
64.21% have this skill
Communication
62.18% have this skill
Organizational Skills
59.14% have this skill
Catering Chef Jobs in the US

Catering Chef

EHS Recruiting Company - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Head Catering Field Chef – Confidential Opportunity Location: Chicagoland Area - based in Chicago and traveling locallyCompensation: $65,000–$80,000 + Additional Event-Based Income A well-established...
View Job$65,000 - $85,000

Event Sous Chef

The Alston
Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time
Event Sous Chef We are seeking an experienced Private Events Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading the planning and execution of...
View Job$60,000 - $70,000

Catering Chef

12th Street Catering
Philadelphia, PA
Full/Part Time
About the job Event Chef – Flexible Schedule, Great Pay, and Culinary Excitement! Looking for a great job that fits into your schedule? At...
View Job$40/hr

Event Chef

JF Restaurants at The Times Square EDITION
New York, NY
Full Time
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Chef to serve in a hybrid leadership role overseeing both events/banquets and à la carte kitchen operations at...
View Job$90,000 - $110,000

Catering & Events Chef

One Off Hospitality Group
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Description For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly,...
View Job$80,000 - $100,000

PM Banquet Cook

Marsh House
Nashville, TN
Full Time
QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally. We bring...
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