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Private Chef in the US

Average Base Hourly Compensation
$49.96
8% of roles are tipped, 57% of roles are paid hourly
Median $42.50
Min: $15.00
Max: $120.19
Private Chef Compensation Ranges
Based on
236
Private Chef Jobs in the US
Across
12,683
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 17%
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Median Compensation by Business Type
Fine Dining / Upscale $43.27
Low: $20.00
High: $90.00
Casual $37.50
Low: $24.00
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
$26.58
Median $24.00
Low: $15.00
High: $52.88
Line Cook
$21.20
Median $21.00
Low: $14.00
High: $30.94
Average Benefits
Health Insurance
40%
Dental Insurance
28%
Vision Insurance
27%
Paid Time Off
42%
401(k)
22%
Commuter Benefits
11%
Potential Bonuses
23%
Dining Discounts
16%
Wellness Program
9%
Life Insurance
1%
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
63.56% have this skill
Adaptability
61.02% have this skill
Organizational Skills
59.75% have this skill
Communication
59.32% have this skill
Time Management
55.51% have this skill
Culinary Skills
49.58% have this skill
Private Chef Jobs in the US

Family Chef

Private Listing
Hillsborough, CA
Full Time
A private family on the SF Peninsula is hiring a full-time family chef to own everything about how the household eats — sourcing, stocking,...
View Job$150,000 - $180,000

Private Dining Chef

Publican Quality Meats Restaurant
Chicago, IL
Part Time
TITLE: PRIVATE DINING CHEFLOCATION: PUBLICAN QUALITY MEATSREPORTS TO: CHEFFLSA: NON-EXEMPTTYPE: FULL-TIME (HOURLY)POSITION SUMMARY: The Private Dining Chef will be an assistant to the BOH...
View Job$23-$25/hr

Private Dining Chef

Tortello
Chicago, IL
Full Time
The JobTortello is looking for a Lead Chef of our Private Dining program to take a leadership role in our awarded Italian neighborhood restaurant,...
View Job$55,000 - $60,000

Event Sous Chef

The Alston
Chicago, IL
Full/Part Time
Event Sous Chef We are seeking an experienced Private Events Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading the planning and execution of...
View Job$60,000 - $70,000

Private Chef

Private Household, College Grove TN
College Grove, TN
Full Time
About the Role We are a busy family of three in College Grove seeking an experienced Private Chef to plan, prepare, and serve high-quality,...
View JobBased on Experience

Private Chef

Montclair Chef - Miami
Miami, FL
Full Time
Position: Traveling Private Chef Location: Northern Palm Beach Area in Florida & New Jersey, USA Guests: Family of 2 & Occasional guests Salary: From $150,000 to $200,000 per...
View Job$150,000 - $200,000

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