Compensation insights for Sous Chef in the US

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Sous Chef in the US

Average Base Salary Compensation

$68,152

2% of roles are tipped, 84% of roles are paid salary

Median $70K

Min: $33.3K

Max: $101K

Sous Chef Compensation Ranges

Based on

8,247

Sous Chef Jobs in the US

Across

12,683

Hospitality businesses in the US

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Sous Chef Compensation in the US

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% Distribution by Job Type

Full Time 95%

Seasonal 1%

Full/Part Time 4%

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Median Compensation by Business Type

Fine Dining / Upscale $71.5K

Low: $33.3K

High: $100K

Casual $70K

Low: $33.3K

High: $95K

Fast Food $70K

Low: $36.4K

High: $92.5K

Hotel $72.5K

Low: $40K

High: $95K

Other $60K

Low: $34.3K

High: $95K

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Median Compensation by Experience

0-1 year $66.9K

Low: $33.3K

High: $92.5K

2-4 years $70K

Low: $33.3K

High: $100K

4+ years $75K

Low: $37.4K

High: $100K

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Sous Chef Compensation Trends

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Related Positions & Compensation

PositionPos.

Average CompensationAvg. Comp.

Compensation Range

Line Cook

$21.20

Median $21.00

Low: $14.00

High: $30.94

Executive Chef

$98,549

Median $95K

Low: $50.4K

High: $160K

Lead Line Cook

$21.24

Median $21.00

Low: $14.00

High: $30.80

Executive Sous Chef

$81,450

Median $80K

Low: $47.8K

High: $117K

Kitchen Manager

$28.67

Median $27.50

Low: $15.00

High: $53.13

Pastry Sous Chef

$66,054

Median $70K

Low: $29.1K

High: $115K

Executive Pastry Chef

$72,240

Median $75K

Low: $29.1K

High: $150K

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

Catering Chef

$26.58

Median $24.00

Low: $15.00

High: $52.88

Average Benefits

Health Insurance

86%

Dental Insurance

69%

Vision Insurance

65%

Paid Time Off

87%

401(k)

64%

Commuter Benefits

49%

Potential Bonuses

45%

Dining Discounts

63%

Wellness Program

32%

Life Insurance

Equity Stock Options

Profit Sharing

Travel Expenses

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Career Resources for Sous Chef

Top Required Skills for a Sous Chef

Communication

65.47% have this skill

Leadership

64.98% have this skill

Time Management

60.75% have this skill

Teamwork

59.52% have this skill

Adaptability

57.21% have this skill

Attention to Detail

56.44% have this skill

Sous Chef Jobs in the US

Sous Chef

Jon & Vinny's

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Jon & Vinny's is looking for talented Sous Chefs to join our growing team! Who We AreJoin the team at Jon & Vinny’s, where...

View Job$70,500 - $72,000

Sous Chef

Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse

Madison, WI

Full Time

About Position: The Sous Chef is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in kitchens. The Sous Chef’s responsibilities involve a large degree of...

View Job$65,000