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Catering Chef in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$26.23
7% of roles are tipped, 83% of roles are paid hourly
Median $24.00
Min: $12.00
Max: $50.48
Catering Chef Compensation Ranges
Based on
380
Catering Chef Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
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 55%
Full/Part Time 13%
Part Time 24%
Seasonal 7%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $25.50
Low: $18.00
High: $45.67
Casual $27.63
Low: $18.00
High: $45.67
Fast Food $26.00
Low: $19.00
High: $44.47
Hotel $24.92
Low: $17.00
High: $48.08
Other $23.00
Low: $14.00
High: $50.00
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.50
Low: $14.00
High: $40.00
2-4 years $26.00
Low: $16.52
High: $45.67
4+ years $40.87
Low: $28.50
High: $50.00
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Line Cook
$21.12
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Prep Cook
$19.99
Median $20.00
Low: $11.75
High: $34.16
Private Chef
$49.89
Median $42.07
Low: $15.00
High: $120.19
Sous Chef
$68,012
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Catering Manager
$73,226
Median $75K
Low: $34.4K
High: $125K
Lead Line Cook
$21.15
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.80
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
63%
Dental Insurance
53%
Vision Insurance
52%
Paid Time Off
62%
401(k)
54%
Commuter Benefits
28%
Potential Bonuses
17%
Dining Discounts
48%
Wellness Program
32%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
1%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Catering Chef

Top Required Skills for a Catering Chef
Teamwork
71.58% have this skill
Attention to Detail
63.95% have this skill
Time Management
62.37% have this skill
Communication
59.74% have this skill
Adaptability
59.21% have this skill
Organizational Skills
57.37% have this skill
Catering Chef Jobs in the US

Banquet Cook

Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago, IL
Seasonal
Boka Restaurant Group and the Chicago Athletic Association are currently seeking a Seasonal Banquet Line Cooks to join their team!The Seasonal Banquet Line Cook position requires good communication and culinary...
View Job$24/hr

Catering Cook

The Chefs Agency
Brooklyn, NY
Full/Part Time
Founded in 2007, The Chef’s Agency specializes in delivering bespoke food and hospitality experiences for a wide range of occasions, including photo and film...
View Job$17-$21/hr

Banquet Cook

Elkins Estate Wedding & Event Venue
Elkins Park, PA
Full Time
Elkins Estate is one of the most architecturally significant private estates on the East Coast, 42 acres of restored Gilded Age grandeur in Elkins...
View JobBased on Experience

Catering Chef

LANDED - Bronx, NY
Bronx, NY
Full Time
Position: Catering Chef  Reports to: Executive Chef  Position Managed: Catering Sous Chef, Part-Time Employees, Seasonal Associates  Location: Bronx Zoo/ On Site  Department: Events & Catering  Scope:...
View Job$70,000 - $75,000

Banquet Cook

The Chicago Club
Chicago, IL
Seasonal
Job Summary: The Banquet Cook will play a key role in preparing high-quality meals for large events, ensuring food consistency, taste, and presentation meet...
View Job$23-$25/hr

On-Call Event Cook

Urban Organics
Lafayette, CA
Part Time
On-Call Event Cook Urban Organics  271 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CAOn-Call • Hourly ($24.00 - $26.00)Job Details Urban Organics is a Bay Area culinary team...
View Job$24-$26/hr

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