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Private Chef in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$49.89
8% of roles are tipped, 58% of roles are paid hourly
Median $42.07
Min: $15.00
Max: $120.19
Private Chef Compensation Ranges
Based on
222
Private Chef Jobs in the US
Across
12,137
Hospitality businesses in the US
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Private Chef Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type
Full Time 45%
Full/Part Time 37%
Part Time 16%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $42.07
Low: $20.00
High: $90.00
Casual $37.38
Low: $25.00
High: $90.00
Hotel $45.67
Low: $31.50
High: $90.00
Other $42.50
Low: $16.00
High: $120.19
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Median Compensation by Experience
0-1 year $40.00
Low: $16.00
High: $100.00
2-4 years $40.00
Low: $22.00
High: $108.17
4+ years $48.08
Low: $34.00
High: $120.19
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Private Chef Compensation Trends
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Related Positions & Compensation
PositionPos.
Average CompensationAvg. Comp.
Compensation Range
Catering Chef
$26.23
Median $24.00
Low: $12.00
High: $50.48
Line Cook
$21.12
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
40%
Dental Insurance
28%
Vision Insurance
26%
Paid Time Off
41%
401(k)
20%
Commuter Benefits
11%
Potential Bonuses
25%
Dining Discounts
15%
Wellness Program
10%
Life Insurance
0%
Equity Stock Options
0%
Profit Sharing
0%
Travel Expenses
1%
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Career Resources for Private Chef

Top Required Skills for a Private Chef
Attention to Detail
60.36% have this skill
Communication
58.56% have this skill
Organizational Skills
57.66% have this skill
Adaptability
57.21% have this skill
Time Management
51.8% have this skill
Culinary Skills
50.9% have this skill
Private Chef Jobs in the US

Private Chef

Montclair Chef - New York
New York, NY
Full Time
Position: Private Chef Location: Kings Point, New York, USA (with summer travel to the Hamptons) Guests: Family of 3 adults + Ocasional entertaining for 8 to...
View Job$170,000 - $185,000

Personal Chef

Solette
Brooklyn, NY
Part Time
How to Apply IMPORTANT: To be considered, you MUST apply at solette.com/join-solette. Applications submitted through Culinary Agents will not be reviewed. We only accept...
View Job$50-$70/hr

Private Chef

Montclair Chef - Miami
Miami, FL
Full Time
Position: Traveling Executive Private Chef   Location: USA with international travel to the UK, Europe & Asia and onboard Superyacht.   Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Rotational structure to...
View Job$250,000 - $270,000

Private Chef

Mahler Private Staffing - Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
Full Time
An entrepreneurial, young professional, and dynamic family based in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced Private Chef to join their household full-time. This is...
View Job$160,000 - $300,000

Private Chef

Private Family Office NYC
New York, NY
Part Time
  Private Chef – August in Hamptons  We are looking for a talented and dedicated Private Chef to support a family in Southampton....
View Job$600-$900/day

Event Chef

Cescaphe
Philadelphia, PA
Full/Part Time
JOB- Experienced Culinary team members and Sous Chef and Event Chef - Cescaphe Event Group Company Overview Cescaphe Event Group is a premier...
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