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Culinary Director in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$33.05
1% of roles are tipped, 63% of roles are paid hourly
Median $24.50
Min: $1.00
Max: $86.54
Culinary Director Compensation Ranges
Based on
514
Culinary Director Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Culinary Director Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 84%
Part Time 7%
Seasonal 6%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $40.87
Low: $1.00
High: $74.52
Casual $48.08
Low: $18.00
High: $79.33
Fast Food $33.75
Low: $18.00
High: $79.09
Hotel $20.00
Low: $18.50
High: $81.73
Other $22.07
Low: $17.50
High: $78.13
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.50
Low: $17.50
High: $73.32
2-4 years $39.66
Low: $18.00
High: $81.73
4+ years $57.69
Low: $1.00
High: $79.09
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Culinary Director Compensation Trends
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Average Benefits
Health Insurance
87%
Dental Insurance
82%
Vision Insurance
79%
Paid Time Off
89%
401(k)
76%
Commuter Benefits
22%
Potential Bonuses
23%
Dining Discounts
71%
Wellness Program
68%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
1%
Travel Expenses
1%
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Career Resources for Culinary Director

Top Required Skills for a Culinary Director
Attention to Detail
73.15% have this skill
Leadership
71.79% have this skill
Communication
70.43% have this skill
Adaptability
64.59% have this skill
Time Management
64.4% have this skill
Problem Solving
62.06% have this skill
Culinary Director Jobs in the US

Culinary Director

Maman Commissary Kitchen - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Full Time
North Carolina Regional Culinary Director Job Description  maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall...
View Job$80,000 - $90,000

Food & Beverage Director - Meadowood

Meadowood Napa Valley
Saint Helena, CA
Full Time
Company Description For over 40 years, Meadowood has served as the gathering place for social, cultural, and viticultural life in the Napa Valley and...
View Job$165,000 - $175,000

Culinary Operations Manager

Little Saint
Healdsburg, CA
Full Time
Culinary Operations Manager Job Description WHY LITTLE SAINT Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is a vibrant meeting place where...
View Job$100,000 - $125,000

Culinary Director

Ballyhoo Hospitality
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Ballyhoo Hospitality Group is seeking a highly accomplished Culinary Director, specializing in hospitality and menu innovation, to join our team. About Ballyhoo Hospitality Group:...
View Job$110,000 - $130,000

Culinary Shift Supervisor

Little Saint
Healdsburg, CA
Full/Part Time
ABOUT LITTLE SAINT Located in the heart of historic downtown Healdsburg, Little Saint is a vibrant meeting place where guests are invited to connect...
View Job$26-$30/hr

Culinary Lead

Balos Estiatorio
Washington, DC
Full Time
Closing Culinary Supervisor Position Summary The Closing Culinary Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations during evening service while ensuring exceptional food quality,...
View Job$30/hr

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