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Lead Line Cook in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$21.24
17% of roles are tipped, 99% of roles are paid hourly
Median $21.00
Min: $14.00
Max: $30.80
Lead Line Cook Compensation Ranges
Based on
14,636
Lead Line Cook Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Lead Line Cook Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 69%
Full/Part Time 23%
Part Time 7%
Seasonal 1%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $21.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.29
Casual $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.00
Fast Food $20.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.00
Hotel $21.70
Low: $14.85
High: $30.00
Other $20.75
Low: $14.25
High: $30.80
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $20.58
Low: $14.00
High: $30.00
2-4 years $21.50
Low: $14.00
High: $30.80
4+ years $23.00
Low: $18.00
High: $28.00
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Lead Line Cook 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
Catering Chef
$26.58
Median $24.00
Low: $15.00
High: $52.88
Kitchen Manager
$28.67
Median $27.50
Low: $15.00
High: $53.13
Garde Manger
$20.28
Median $20.00
Low: $16.00
High: $27.00
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
64%
Dental Insurance
56%
Vision Insurance
53%
Paid Time Off
57%
401(k)
43%
Commuter Benefits
29%
Potential Bonuses
14%
Dining Discounts
69%
Wellness Program
21%
Life Insurance
4%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
0%
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Career Resources for Lead Line Cook

Top Required Skills for a Lead Line Cook
Teamwork
70.24% have this skill
Time Management
57.06% have this skill
Attention to Detail
56.4% have this skill
Communication
55.9% have this skill
Adaptability
54.19% have this skill
Food Prep
43.9% have this skill
Lead Line Cook Jobs in the US

Line Cook

The Old Key Lime House
Lantana, FL
Full Time
ine Cook – High-Volume Waterfront Restaurant West Palm Beach, FL We’re hiring experienced Line Cooks for a busy waterfront restaurant in West Palm Beach....
View Job$18-$22/hr

Line Cook

Urban Farmer Steakhouse - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
POSITION FOCUS To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control and ensuring proper sanitation levels.   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Check all items...
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Line Cook

Bar Nuestro
Washington, DC
Full/Part Time
Full-Time/Part-time · Hourly · $18.40 About Bar Nuestro Bar Nuestro is a neighborhood bistro rooted in the rhythms of old-world Europe and the sazón of Latin America —...
View Job$18/hr

Line Cook

Dove's Luncheonette
Chicago, IL
Full Time
For over 20 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group...
View Job$20-$21/hr

Line Cook

Locanda Verde - Hudson Yards
New York, NY
Full Time
Chef Andrew Carmellini's team is looking for friendly, hard-working Line Cooks to join them at Locanda Verde located in Hudson Yards.Fifteen years after opening in Tribeca and...
View Job$23-$27/hr

Line Cook

Graciela
New York, NY
Full Time
Graciela is a new Argentine restaurant opening in New York City’s West Village from one of Argentina’s most highly regarded restaurateurs, in partnership with experienced New...
View Job$22-$26/hr

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