Culinary & Kitchen

Kitchen Assistant — Global Hiring Overview

Kitchen Assistants support chefs and cooks across prep, cleaning, and service at hotels, restaurants, and catering kitchens.

Median Salary
$26.0k
$18.7k – $36.4k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
18K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months

Market Outlook

Demand for kitchen assistants in the global hospitality market is exceptionally strong. Hospitality employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in Kitchen Assistant mandates, driven by fine-dining expansion, hotel signature restaurant launches, and premium cloud-kitchen growth.

Salary Trend

Kitchen Assistant compensation typically falls between $18.7k and $36.4k, with experienced kitchen assts in the global hospitality market commanding $36.4k+ at luxury hotels, premium restaurant groups, and flagship resort properties. Total compensation often includes service charge, accommodation, transport, meals on duty, performance incentives, and relocation support.

Career Path

Kitchen Assistants typically progress to Commis Chef, Cook roles, or into head chef, executive chef, and culinary director tracks across hotels and restaurant groups across the global hiring hospitality market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support prep and mise-en-place
  • Maintain kitchen hygiene
  • Run plating and pass support

Qualifications

  • Vocational training / on-the-job

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Kitchen Assistant in the global hospitality market is around $26.0k, typically ranging from $18.7k to $36.4k based on experience, brand, and the type of hospitality employer.