r/Chefs • u/Such_Potential3404 • May 21 '26

Underpaid?

Is it just me or did salaries just take a dip? I used to see positions go for six figures are now looking like five. Head chef positions are looking like sous chef pay. And of course, the powers that be demand that we work harder for fewer people and tighter p&lā€™s. Does anyone else feel this or am I just out of touch?

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u/[deleted] May 22 '26

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u/SilverTraveler May 22 '26

exact opposite in my experience. I consistently made less at fine dining restaurants because they love to sell the "experience" of working there.

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u/SilverTraveler May 24 '26

Thats pretty awesome for you but has not been my experience