How much does a Culinary Services Director make in the United States? The average Culinary Services Director salary in the United States is $107,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $88,000 and $125,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Culinary Services Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Culinary Services Director Salary $70,337 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Culinary Services Director Salary $88,000 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Culinary Services Director Salary $107,400 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Culinary Services Director Salary $125,500 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Culinary Services Director Salary $141,979 US March 26, 2024
25% $88,000 10% $70,337 90% $141,979 75% $125,500 $107,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Culinary Services Director plans, coordinates, and oversees special events. Directs and oversees all aspects of the organization's food and beverage planning and service, with duties to include menu planning and costs, preparation and presentation of food and drinks, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Being a Culinary Services Director may require a bachelor's degree. May identify marketing opportunities to promote food and beverage products. In addition, Culinary Services Director typically reports to top management. The Culinary Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Culinary Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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