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Head Chef Hourly Rate

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Updated: 20 May 2013

Job: Head Chef

Hourly Rate by Years Experience

Years Experience	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$8	$16	$24
1-4 years	$8.39 - $15.18
5-9 years	$9.21 - $17.65
10-19 years	$10.25 - $23.96
20 years or more	$11.74 - $21.74
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 20 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 152

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Head Chef Job Listings

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager also Line Cook

May 21

Molly Mason's - Galena, MD

scheduling, suggesting and creating new menu ideas. Must have held past sous chef title or management position. Must be knowledgeable in all food serivce... - Indeed

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HEAD CHEF

May 10

ITALIAN RESTAURANT - Saugerties, NY

NEEDED FULL TIME KITCHEN LEADER, EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, FULL TIME, KNOWLEDGE OF ITALIAN FOODS A PLUS, SALARY NEG. - Indeed

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HEAD CHEF

Apr 30

LOUIS CAIROS - Williams, CA

This is a working position in a busy steakhouse. Head Chef will oversee all kitchen staff, be solely responsible for scheduling,caterings, food cost, portion... - Indeed

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Key Statistics for Head Chef Salaries and Jobs

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$9.70 - $19.08
Bachelor's Degree	$9.93 - $25.00
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Culinary Arts	$9.75 - $15.50

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Gender

	Female 20%			Male 80%
Hourly Rate:	$10.81 - $17.32			$12.00 - $16.67

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

14%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

42%

20 years or more

22%

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