CHEFS | CONTRACT CATERING
This guide provides an overview of typical salary ranges across key UK cities in the contract catering sector for Executive Chefs, Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and Chef Managers.
It’s designed to help candidates and employers benchmark expectations in today’s market.
Importanttonote:
These figures are estimates and may not reflect the exact salaries offered by every employer.
Final packages depend on:





Size and scale of the site
Prestige of the restaurant group
Scope of the role and responsibilities
Location within the city
Candidate’s individual experience and qualifications
Many operators also enhance packages with:




Performance bonuses or profit-sharing
Health cover and pensions
Meal allowances
Training and career development
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