INTERNATIONAL WAGES FOR CULINARY ARTS

Wages of chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers in overseas depend greatly on the part of the country and the type of establishment in which they are employed.

become a chefWages usually are highest in elegant restaurants and hotels, where many executive chefs are employed.

Median hourly earnings of head cooks and chefs  $24 TO $20 compare to  $12.07 in 2000

Miscellaneous amusement and recreation services $16.50

Hotels and motels $15.78

Fast Food Centers$15

In some large hotels and restaurants, kitchen workers belong to unions. The principal unions are the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union and the Service Employees International Union.