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Kitchen Manager in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$28.67
5% of roles are tipped, 53% of roles are paid hourly
Median $27.50
Min: $15.00
Max: $53.13
Kitchen Manager Compensation Ranges
Based on
1,701
Kitchen Manager Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Kitchen Manager Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 88%
Full/Part Time 7%
Part Time 3%
Seasonal 2%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $31.25
Low: $17.75
High: $50.48
Casual $31.25
Low: $17.50
High: $50.48
Fast Food $29.00
Low: $17.00
High: $49.28
Hotel $23.00
Low: $18.50
High: $50.48
Other $24.00
Low: $16.50
High: $50.48
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $22.50
Low: $16.50
High: $48.08
2-4 years $30.53
Low: $17.50
High: $50.48
4+ years $35.34
Low: $21.80
High: $49.28
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Kitchen Manager Compensation Trends
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PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Sous Chef
$68,152
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Executive Chef
$98,549
Median $95K
Low: $50.4K
High: $160K
Culinary Director
$33.05
Median $24.50
Low: $1.00
High: $86.54
Pastry Chef
$28.05
Median $24.50
Low: $14.00
High: $62.50
Prep Cook
$20.15
Median $20.00
Low: $11.75
High: $33.20
Baker
$21.18
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $31.25
Shift Leader
$21.44
Median $21.00
Low: $10.00
High: $32.45
Sushi Chef
$26.50
Median $25.00
Low: $8.00
High: $50.00
General Manager
$87,696
Median $85K
Low: $41.6K
High: $150K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
71%
Dental Insurance
61%
Vision Insurance
58%
Paid Time Off
76%
401(k)
54%
Commuter Benefits
20%
Potential Bonuses
34%
Dining Discounts
64%
Wellness Program
31%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
1%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Kitchen Manager

Top Required Skills for a Kitchen Manager
Attention to Detail
67.2% have this skill
Leadership
66.37% have this skill
Communication
66.14% have this skill
Adaptability
65.26% have this skill
Time Management
64.49% have this skill
Teamwork
60.55% have this skill
Kitchen Manager Jobs in the US

Kitchen Manager

Crazy Pizza
New York, NY
Full Time
About Us Crazy Pizza isn’t just your average restaurant; it’s a way of life—a spirited revolution in Italian dining. With handcrafted mozzarella, DJs spinning...
View Job$75,000 - $95,000

Kitchen Supervisor

Home Run Inn Pizza - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Step Up to the Plate as Our Kitchen Supervisor! Location: Chicago – Little Village (31st Street)Department: Restaurant OperationsPay: $19.00 per hour   Be Part...
View Job$19/hr

Kitchen Manager

Private Listing
Bryn Mawr, PA
Full Time
Title: Kitchen Manager Location: Bryn Mawr / Main Line AreaConcept: Well-Established, High-Volume Fast Casual Concept About Us:We are a thriving, high-volume fast casual culinary establishment located...
View Job$46,479 - $52,975

Assistant Kitchen Manager

The Meeting Spot
Inglewood, CA
Full/Part Time
The Meeting Spot, a premium casual restaurant located in the heart of Los Angeles, is looking for an **Assistant Kitchen Manager** to join our...
View Job$21-$26/hr

Kitchen Supervisor

Hani's Bakery + Cafe
New York, NY
Full Time
As a Kitchen Supervisor at Hani's Bakery + Café, you will manage and support our kitchen team while actively participating in daily production to...
View Job$24-$26/hr

Kitchen Manager

Stir Crazy
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
This opportunity is the ideal fit for an inspired and curious cook who loves restaurants! The ideal candidate has experience with system management, attention...
View Job$75,000 - $85,000

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