Culinary manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Culinary manager gender statistics
25.6% of culinary managers are women and 74.4% of culinary managers are men.
- Male, 74.4%
- Female, 25.6%
Culinary manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Culinary manager gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,693
Female income
$51,481
Culinary manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in culinary manager positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of culinary managers are female.
Culinary manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2011 | 76.87% | 23.13% |
| 2012 | 78.28% | 21.72% |
| 2013 | 75.82% | 24.18% |
| 2014 | 75.29% | 24.71% |
| 2015 | 76.32% | 23.68% |
| 2016 | 75.98% | 24.02% |
| 2017 | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 2018 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2019 | 74.77% | 25.23% |
| 2020 | 75.45% | 24.55% |
| 2021 | 74.38% | 25.62% |
Culinary manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared culinary managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Culinary Manager | 74% | 26% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Culinary manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among culinary managers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all culinary managers. Comparatively, 16.3% of culinary managers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of culinary managers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Culinary manager race
| Culinary manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Culinary manager race and ethnicity over time
See how culinary manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Culinary manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.72% | 11.66% | 7.66% | 13.45% |
| 2011 | 64.78% | 11.58% | 7.34% | 13.76% |
| 2012 | 63.51% | 11.60% | 7.94% | 14.35% |
| 2013 | 63.85% | 11.50% | 7.31% | 14.82% |
| 2014 | 63.11% | 12.36% | 7.57% | 14.39% |
| 2015 | 63.08% | 11.44% | 8.03% | 14.88% |
| 2016 | 63.19% | 11.42% | 7.15% | 15.55% |
| 2017 | 62.08% | 10.74% | 8.28% | 15.92% |
| 2018 | 62.61% | 11.07% | 7.74% | 15.38% |
| 2019 | 61.38% | 11.26% | 8.43% | 16.20% |
| 2020 | 58.92% | 11.53% | 8.40% | 15.61% |
| 2021 | 57.49% | 11.93% | 8.78% | 16.28% |
Culinary manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian culinary managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american culinary managers have the lowest average salary at $51,844.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,064 |
| White | $53,857 |
| Black or African American | $51,844 |
| Asian | $55,514 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,256 |
Average culinary manager age
See how the average age of culinary managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Culinary manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 38 | 39.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 34 |
| White | 38.5 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 37 |
Culinary manager age breakdown
The average age of culinary managers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the culinary manager population.
Culinary manager age breakdown
| Culinary Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Culinary manager educational attainment
The most common degree for culinary managers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of culinary managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Culinary managers by degree level
| Culinary manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Culinary manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, culinary managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,590 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, culinary managers earn a median annual income of $57,786 compared to $52,582 for culinary managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,590 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,446 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,786 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,582 |
Culinary manager employment statistics
Most culinary managers work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where culinary managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where culinary managers work.
Culinary manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Culinary manager jobs by company type
Employees with the culinary manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most culinary managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Culinary manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 2% |
Culinary manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for culinary managers are hospitality, health care and retail.
Culinary manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 47% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Culinary manager turnover and employment statistics
Culinary manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for culinary managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Culinary manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Culinary manager unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.08% |
| 2011 | 6.74% |
| 2012 | 5.44% |
| 2013 | 5.28% |
| 2014 | 5.15% |
| 2015 | 3.96% |
| 2016 | 3.34% |
| 2017 | 2.86% |
| 2018 | 3.10% |
| 2019 | 2.93% |
| 2020 | 6.55% |
| 2021 | 6.21% |
Average culinary manager tenure
The average culinary manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,809 culinary managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Culinary manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Culinary manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of culinary managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,122 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Culinary Manager | 9.97% | - |
| Development And Housing Director | 11.54% | 52,422 |
| Outpatient Services Director | 11.66% | 73,606 |
| Grants And Programs Manager | 14.16% | 10,111 |
Similar culinary manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pipeline Superintendent | 4.08% | 12,122 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Development And Housing Director | 11.54% | 52,422 |
| Outpatient Services Director | 11.66% | 73,606 |
| Grants And Programs Manager | 14.16% | 10,111 |
Foreign languages spoken by culinary managers
The most common foreign language among culinary managers is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Portuguese, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Italian, 8.3%
- German, 4.2%
- Other, 12.6%
Culinary manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Portuguese | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Italian | 8.3% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Other | 12.6% |
