As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Kitchen Director/Chef in Manchester, UK is £46,681, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £41,304 to £50,755, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £41,304
50TH(Median)   £46,681
75TH   £50,755
Kitchen Director/Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary £41,304 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary £46,681 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Kitchen Director/Chef Salary £50,755 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 £46,681 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,890, and a weekly pay of around £898. 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 £42,508 - £45,718, while Intermediate make £42,749 - £45,879, Senior earn £43,391 - £46,521, Specialist earn £44,033 - £46,985, Expert can reach £45,317 - £47,897 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Kitchen Director/Chef £44,675
Intermediate Level Kitchen Director/Chef £44,916
Senior Level Kitchen Director/Chef £45,477
Specialist Level Kitchen Director/Chef £46,120
Expert Level Kitchen Director/Chef £47,107
£44,675 0 yr
£44,916 < 2 yrs
£45,477 2-4 yrs
£46,120 5-8 yrs
£47,107 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 4%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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 £41,805. And a Kitchen Director/Chef earns an average annual salary of £48,700.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Kitchen Director/Chef Manchester, UK
£33,015
£52,966

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