Browse Average Salary Ranges for Restaurant and Food Services Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Restaurant and Food Services? There are 196 jobs in Restaurant and Food Services category. Average salaries can vary and range from $20,535 to $123,796. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from March 26, 2024.

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Alternate Job Titles: Restaurant Greeter | Hostess | Restaurant Greeter/Seater

Responsible for greeting customers in a friendly manner and escorting guests to tables. Monitors guests needs and the workflow of the restaurant and seats customers accordingly. Opens and closes sections with the increase or decrease in the volume of guests. Updates the reservation book and takes advance reservations. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supe... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Restaurant Greeter | Host | Restaurant Greeter/Seater

Responsible for greeting customers in a friendly manner and escorting guests to tables. Monitors guests needs and the workflow of the restaurant and seats customers accordingly. Opens and closes sections with the increase or decrease in the volume of guests. Updates the reservation book and takes advance reservations. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supe... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Cook - Institution | Facility Cook/Menu Planner

Follows a menu to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods for service in an institutional setting. May create and update menus, help with grocery items inventory and kitchen, equipment maintenance. May require a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works independently within established procedures associ... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Executive Chef | Head Chef

Directs and oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers, utilize seasonal ingredients, and maximize profits. Develops and tests new recipes. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction. Troubleshoots and resolves operational issu... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Combined Food Preparation and Service Worker | Food Prep and Service Helper

Prepares salads, sauces, desserts, etc. according to proper preparation methods. Responsible for standard food service work including sanitation duties, and various serving responsibilities. May help with grocery selection, storage, maintenance as well as cooking preparation. Has knowledge of proper food handling procedures and government regulations regarding the food code. Requires a high school... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Kitchen Operations Manager

Manages the daily operations of the kitchen, which may include but not limited to: accounting, finance, staff working schedule, inventory control and equipment supplies. Responsible for employees' training. Oversees other departments that contribute to the operations of the kitchen. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Supervises a gro... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Sous Chef | Assistant Chef

Assists the Executive Chef in the daily kitchen operations including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control, and sanitation. Oversees the activities of the kitchen staff and monitors food production and presentation. Resolves operational issues. Performs quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes. Complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, ... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Kitchen Manager

Manages the daily operations of the kitchen, which may include but not limited to: accounting, finance, staff working schedule, inventory control and equipment supplies. Responsible for employees' training. Oversees other departments that contribute to the operations of the kitchen. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Supervises a gro... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Executive Steward | Food Inventory and Stores Supervisor

Oversees staff responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen(s) or other food preparation areas. Assists in cleaning equipment or food preparation areas as needed. Responsible for inventory control and kitchen equipment, item management. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor... View job details


Alternate Job Titles: Casino Kitchen Food Prep Supervisor

Supervises kitchen personnel and food preparation. Ensures a high level of food quality, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and proc... View job details


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