NYC Hired: Chefs and Head Cooks

Prospects: Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Current openings

Banquet Chef 11
Chef De Cuisine 5
Executive Chef 73
Head Chef 18
Kitchen Chef 38
Master Chef 5
Pastry Chef 12
Sous Chef 30
Sushi Chef 1

Number of positions

2012: 3,490 2014: 3,700

Annual job postings

New: 110 Replacement: 60
(Total: 170)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$43,790
($21/hour)

Middle:
$63,090
($30/hour)

Up to:
$81,110
($38/hour)

Average:
$68,670
($33/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
5 years or more

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.