As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Kitchen Director/Chef in the United Kingdom is £48,700, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £43,090 to £52,950, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £43,090
50TH(Median)   £48,700
75TH   £52,950
Kitchen Director/Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary £43,090 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary £48,700 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary £52,950 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Kitchen Director/Chef Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Kitchen Director/Chef salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Kitchen Director/Chef is about £48,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £4,058, and a weekly pay of around £937. Click the switch button below to see more details about Kitchen Director/Chef hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Kitchen Director/Chefs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Kitchen Director/Chef's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £44,346 - £47,695, while Intermediate make £44,597 - £47,863, Senior earn £45,267 - £48,533, Specialist earn £45,937 - £49,017, Expert can reach £47,277 - £49,969 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Kitchen Director/Chef £46,607
Intermediate Level Kitchen Director/Chef £46,858
Senior Level Kitchen Director/Chef £47,444
Specialist Level Kitchen Director/Chef £48,114
Expert Level Kitchen Director/Chef £49,144
£46,607 0 yr
£46,858 < 2 yrs
£47,444 2-4 yrs
£48,114 5-8 yrs
£49,144 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Skills to Boost a Kitchen Director/Chef Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Kitchen Director/Chef. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 6% salary raise.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Kitchen Director/Chef field include Leadership (6%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £51,622
Leadership
£51,622
6%
Leadership
3.07%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Kitchen Director/Chef?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Kitchen Director/Chef are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £52,596 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £49,062, and Manchester pays around £46,681 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Kitchen Director/Chef or Kitchen Director/Chef?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Kitchen Director/Chef makes less than a Kitchen Director/Chef. A Kitchen Director/Chef earns an average annual salary of £43,613. And a Kitchen Director/Chef earns an average annual salary of £48,700.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Kitchen Director/Chef
£34,442
£55,257

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