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Kitchen Manager in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$28.34
5% of roles are tipped, 54% of roles are paid hourly
Median $27.00
Min: $15.00
Max: $53.13
Kitchen Manager Compensation Ranges
Based on
1,633
Kitchen Manager Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
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 87%
Full/Part Time 7%
Part Time 3%
Seasonal 3%
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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 $28.85
Low: $17.00
High: $49.28
Hotel $23.00
Low: $18.50
High: $50.48
Other $23.50
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 $31.00
Low: $17.50
High: $50.48
4+ years $34.86
Low: $21.80
High: $49.28
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Kitchen Manager Compensation Trends
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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
Sous Chef
$68,012
Median $70K
Low: $33.3K
High: $101K
Executive Chef
$98,130
Median $95K
Low: $45.8K
High: $160K
Culinary Director
$32.33
Median $23.50
Low: $1.00
High: $86.54
Pastry Chef
$28.24
Median $25.00
Low: $14.00
High: $62.50
Prep Cook
$19.99
Median $20.00
Low: $11.75
High: $34.16
Baker
$21.10
Median $21.00
Low: $12.50
High: $32.21
Shift Leader
$21.41
Median $20.50
Low: $11.00
High: $32.45
Sushi Chef
$26.60
Median $25.00
Low: $8.00
High: $50.00
General Manager
$87,282
Median $85K
Low: $41.6K
High: $150K
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
73%
Dental Insurance
63%
Vision Insurance
60%
Paid Time Off
78%
401(k)
56%
Commuter Benefits
21%
Potential Bonuses
34%
Dining Discounts
66%
Wellness Program
32%
Life Insurance
2%
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
Communication
66.26% have this skill
Leadership
64.79% have this skill
Attention to Detail
62.89% have this skill
Time Management
60.07% have this skill
Adaptability
58.73% have this skill
Teamwork
57.26% have this skill
Kitchen Manager Jobs in the US

Kitchen Supervisor

¡Salud!
Marina del Rey, CA
Full Time
Kitchen Supervisor ¡Salud!Marina del Rey, CA Position Summary ¡Salud! is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations and help lead our...
View Job$25-$28/hr

Culinary Supervisor

Little Saint
Healdsburg, CA
Full 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$28-$32/hr

Kitchen Manager

Nobody Told Me - Dumbo
Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
  Nobody Told Me is a full-service cocktail bar that focuses on providing impeccable service and superb food & drinks in a fun environment to...
View Job$60,000 - $70,000

BOH Supervisor - Kindling

Kindling: Downtown Cookout & Cocktails
Chicago, IL
Full Time
3 years Job Details Essential Functions:  Set up and stock stations with all necessary mise en place.  Answer, report, and follow instructions from executive...
View Job$23 - $25

Kitchen Manager

Liberty Tavern
Liberty Hill, TX
Full Time
We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy Kitchen Manager to oversee back-of-house operations and orchestrate the kitchen “pass.” In this role, you will wear two...
View Job$55,000 - $60,000

Kitchen Supervisor

Tartinery - Olympic Tower
New York, NY
Full Time
Kitchen Supervisor — Tartinery Columbus CirclePay: $23–$25 per hourSchedule: Full-time, RegularLocation: Columbus Circle, New York City Tartinery, a chic French-inspired café known for its tartines, fresh ingredients, and...
View Job$23-$25/hr

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