What chefs are paid
Many chefs are not paid highly for all that they do. They work long shifts and spend much of their time on their feet, moving quickly to get orders completed. The TV shows that feature chefs only offer a glimpse into how hard chefs work and give the audience a false view that they get paid well for it too. It may be a surprise to some people that chefs do not get paid well because of the famous chefs many see on TV. It is not clear why the nationwide median pay for chefs is so low- "The median annual wage for chefs and head cooks was $42,480 in May 2012."(Bureau of Labor Statistics). Although the salary of an individual chef usually depends on the location and success of the restaurant along with the menu pricing of the restaurant the chef works at, it is rare that they get rich by doing it.
Head Chef Salary (United States)
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