Chef de partie vs private chef

The differences between chef de parties and private chefs can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a chef de partie and a private chef. Additionally, a private chef has an average salary of $51,657, which is higher than the $39,938 average annual salary of a chef de partie.

The top three skills for a chef de partie include culinary, kitchen equipment and cleanliness. The most important skills for a private chef are kitchen equipment, culinary, and cuisine.

Chef de partie vs private chef overview

	Chef De Partie	Private Chef
Yearly salary	$39,938	$51,657
Hourly rate	$19.20	$24.84
Growth rate	15%	15%
Number of jobs	18,913	20,132
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 46%	Associate Degree, 48%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	6	6

Chef de partie vs private chef salary

Chef de parties and private chefs have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chef De Partie	Private Chef
Average salary	$39,938	$51,657
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $64,000	Between $34,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	Concord, NH	-
Highest paying state	New Jersey	-
Best paying company	Itron	-
Best paying industry	Hospitality	-

Differences between chef de partie and private chef education

There are a few differences between a chef de partie and a private chef in terms of educational background:

	Chef De Partie	Private Chef
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 46%	Associate Degree, 48%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	Cornell University	Cornell University

Chef de partie vs private chef demographics

Here are the differences between chef de parties' and private chefs' demographics:

	Chef De Partie	Private Chef
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%	Male, 58.8% Female, 41.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 15.3% White, 49.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 11.9% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between chef de partie and private chef duties and responsibilities

Chef de partie example responsibilities.

Manage all sections of the kitchen such as sauce, Thai, cuisine, Arabic, and grill.
Manage cold kitchen production for a luxury hotel with a Michelin star restaurant
Look after the kitchen cleaning (HACCP).
Handle ordering and receiving using HACCP.
Design menu items that pair with the currents wine offerings of the winery.
Develop and expand knowledge of French cuisine in a kitchen environment requiring the highest levels of consistency and precision.

Private chef example responsibilities.

Control food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
Prepare innovative vegan and children's menus.
Provide demonstrations, caterings, and in-home cooking classes.
Shop for groceries on daily basis for each day's meals.
Source the freshest suppliers, procurement facilities, local farmers and groceries.
Tailor gluten-free and vegan offerings for special needs and provide child friendly-healthy snacks.

Chef de partie vs private chef skills

Common chef de partie skills

Culinary, 14%
Kitchen Equipment, 10%
Cleanliness, 9%
Food Preparation, 7%
Fine Dining, 6%
Cuisine, 6%

Common private chef skills

Kitchen Equipment, 20%
Culinary, 13%
Cuisine, 7%
Food Preparation, 6%
Fine Dining, 4%
Diet Restrictions, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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