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Executive Chef in the US

Average Base Salary Compensation
$98,549
1% of roles are tipped, 98% of roles are paid salary
Median $95K
Min: $50.4K
Max: $160K
Executive Chef Compensation Ranges
Based on
4,076
Executive Chef Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Executive Chef Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 98%
Seasonal 1%
Full/Part Time 1%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $92.5K
Low: $52K
High: $160K
Casual $92.5K
Low: $50.4K
High: $160K
Fast Food $90K
Low: $57.5K
High: $150K
Hotel $100K
Low: $56.2K
High: $150K
Other $100K
Low: $52K
High: $155K
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $90K
Low: $50.4K
High: $143K
2-4 years $92.5K
Low: $52K
High: $151K
4+ years $105K
Low: $52K
High: $160K
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Executive Chef Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Sous Chef
$68,152
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Executive Sous Chef
$81,450
Median $80K
Low: $47.8K
High: $117K
General Manager
$87,696
Median $85K
Low: $41.6K
High: $150K
Food and Beverage Manager
$72,437
Median $72.5K
Low: $20.8K
High: $140K
Kitchen Manager
$28.67
Median $27.50
Low: $15.00
High: $53.13
Culinary Director
$33.05
Median $24.50
Low: $1.00
High: $86.54
Director of Operations
$110,669
Median $105K
Low: $37.4K
High: $240K
Pastry Sous Chef
$66,054
Median $70K
Low: $29.1K
High: $115K
Pastry Chef
$28.05
Median $24.50
Low: $14.00
High: $62.50
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
81%
Dental Insurance
69%
Vision Insurance
64%
Paid Time Off
85%
401(k)
55%
Commuter Benefits
34%
Potential Bonuses
61%
Dining Discounts
62%
Wellness Program
23%
Life Insurance
7%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
1%
Travel Expenses
1%
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Career Resources for Executive Chef

Top Required Skills for a Executive Chef
Leadership
67.96% have this skill
Communication
61.06% have this skill
Adaptability
59.27% have this skill
Attention to Detail
55.35% have this skill
Time Management
54.54% have this skill
Problem Solving
52.85% have this skill
Executive Chef Jobs in the US

Executive Chef

Pasta Louise
Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Job Details Executive Chef Pasta Louise Restaurant, Pasta Louise Café, and Bar Louise About UsPasta Louise is a busy, beloved Italian-American restaurant group with...
View Job$110,000 - $130,000

Executive Chef

Schulson Collective HQ - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Executive Chef – Schulson Collective Philadelphia Market Schulson Collective is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to join our culinary leadership team across our award‑winning...
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Executive Chef

Double Knot - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Executive Chef - Double Knot Philadelphia Schulson Collective Double Knot, one of Schulson Collective’s most celebrated Philadelphia concepts, is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef...
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Executive Chef

La Pecora Bianca - Midtown
New York, NY
Full Time
We are seeking a Executive Chef to join our growing team! BEST IN INDUSTRY COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Quality of life: Consistent schedules with consecutive days off Additional...
View Job$110,000 - $130,000

Chef de Cuisine

Café Brume
Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Chef de Cuisine – Alpine Restaurant About UsWe are an established restaurant group with a strong reputation for bringing thoughtful, well-defined concepts to life....
View Job$85,000 - $110,000

Executive Chef

Whale Harbor Restaurant Group
Islamorada, FL
Full Time
EXECUTIVE CHEFFlagler Station Steakhouse – Islamorada, Florida Lead a Premier Steakhouse in the Beautiful Florida Keys Flagler Station Steakhouse, part of the Whale...
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