Corporate Executive Chefs Typical Range: $75,000 – $130,000+ Oversee multiple units for hotel groups, cruise lines, or major restaurant chains. Receive corporate benefits, bonuses, and profit incentives. Private or Personal Chefs (High- Net-Worth Clients) Typical Range: $70,000 – $120,000+ Work for celebrities, athletes, or executives. Often includes travel perks, housing stipends, and flexible arrangements that can raise effective pay. Factors That Boost Earnings Location: Major metros (NYC, San Francisco, Dubai, London) pay more. Reputation & Awards: Michelin stars, James Beard recognition, or a strong social following. Business Skills: Menu engineering, cost control, and leadership of large teams. Diversified Income: Consulting, teaching, brand partnerships, and product lines.
We are looking for an executive chef with experience. The more seasoned the chef is, the better it will work out for him/her. Our members are very wealthy and well-traveled. They know quality. Executive Chef / Pasadena Yacht & CC Executive Chef pay range is $75k - $95k with some room to go higher for the perfect candidate. Bonus potential is 25% of salary paid out quarterly. Other benefits include:
Christmas bonus 1 week vacation after 1 year completion 2 weeks’ vacation after 2-5 years completion 3 weeks’ vacation 5 years
Medical, dental, vision Golf course privileges 40% off club merchandise
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