2023 Hospitality Salary Expectations 

There is no perfect formula or method to calculate the cost of living adjustments for base salary, especially as they relate to careers in the hospitality industry. Using the following multipliers should provide you with a more accurate expectation of base salary for some of the higher cost of living areas, which include: San Diego and Los Angeles (x 1.10), Boston and Seattle (x 1.15), Washington DC and Brooklyn (x 1.20), Honolulu and San Francisco (x 1.25), Manhattan (x 1.30)

The following table does not reflect bonuses, commissions, benefits, or other forms of compensation. For hospitality employers looking for the latest trends in comprehensive compensation plans, please request our 2023 Hospitality Compensation and Benefits Guide!

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Full Service | Annual Revenue Under $2,500,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (3-5 locations) $79,000 $93,000 $107,000
General Manager $62,500 $73,500 $84,500
FOH Manager $49,600 $58,300 $67,000
Executive Chef $58,000 $68,300 $78,500
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $45,700 $53,800 $61,900

Full Service | Annual Revenue $2,500,000 – $5,000,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (3-5 locations) $91,500 $107,600 $123,700
General Manager $71,400 $84,000 $96,600
FOH Manager $55,000 $64,700 $74,400
Executive Chef $67,300 $79,100 $91,000
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $51,400 $60,500 $69,600

Full Service | Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000 per location
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (3-5 locations) $114,200 $134,400 $155,500
General Manager $79,600 $93,700 $107,700
FOH Manager $59,800 $70,400 $81,000
Executive Chef $74,400 $87,600 $100,700
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager $58,700 $69,100 $79,500

Fast Casual Restaurants
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (4-6 locations) $75,800 $89,200 $102,500
General Manager $55,300 $65,100 $74,900
FOH Manager $44,000 $51,700 $59,500

Quick Service / Fast Food Restaurants
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Multi-Unit Manager (4-6 locations) $72,200 $84,900 $97,700
General Manager $52,300 $61,500 $70,700
FOH Manager $43,500 $51,200 $58,800

HOTEL MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Under 150 Rooms or Annual Revenue Under $3,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager (Select Service) $55,900 $65,800 $75,700
Director of Sales (Select Service) $50,200 $59,000 $67,900
General Manager (Full Service) $72,000 $84,700 $97,400
Director of Sales (Full Service) $64,700 $76,200 $87,600

150-250 Rooms or Annual Revenue $3,000,000 – $6,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager (Select Service) $67,800 $79,800 $91,700
Director of Sales (Select Service) $61,300 $72,200 $83,000
Front Office Manager (Select Service) $48,800 $57,400 $66,000
General Manager (Full Service) $82,900 $97,600 $112,200
Director of Sales (Full Service) $74,900 $88,100 $101,300
Front Office Manager (Full Service) $56,800 $66,800 $77,000

250-350 Rooms or Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager $103,100 $121,300 $139,500
Assistant General Manager $81,500 $95,900 $110,300
Director of Sales $80,300 $94,400 $108,600
Sales Manager $54,300 $63,800 $73,400
Director of Catering $68,300 $80,400 $92,500
Director of Food and Beverage $78,100 $91,900 $105,700
Executive Chef $75,500 $88,800 $102,200
Executive Housekeeper $59,900 $70,500 $81,000
Front Office Manager $57,600 $67,700 $77,900

350-450 Rooms or Annual Revenue $10,000,000-$15,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
General Manager $123,800 $145,600 $167,400
Assistant General Manager $94,600 $111,300 $128,000
Director of Rooms $77,700 $91,400 $105,000
Director of Sales $90,800 $106,900 $122,900
Sales Manager $56,800 $66,800 $76,800
Director of Catering $79,700 $93,800 $107,900
Director of Food and Beverage $86,900 $102,200 $117,500
Executive Chef $86,300 $101,500 $116,700
Director of Human Resources $84,200 $98,600 $112,400
Controller $87,400 $102,600 $117,000
Revenue Manager $72,700 $84,500 $96,700
Executive Housekeeper $64,800 $76,300 $87,700

PRIVATE CLUB MANAGEMENT SALARIES

Annual Revenue Under $5,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $118,800 $139,800 $160,800
General Manager $104,600 $123,000 $141,500
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $67,000 $78,800 $90,600
Executive Chef $72,200 $84,900 $97,700
Catering Director $55,000 $64,700 $74,400
Membership/Marketing Director $57,200 $67,300 $77,400
Course Superintendent $78,900 $92,800 $106,800

Annual Revenue $5,000,000 – $10,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $138,300 $162,700 $187,100
General Manager $120,200 $141,400 $162,600
Controller $68,300 $80,500 $92,000
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $81,900 $96,300 $110,800
Executive Chef $83,000 $97,600 $112,200
Catering Director $64,700 $76,200 $87,600
Membership/Marketing Director $67,300 $79,100 $91,000
Course Superintendent $92,900 $109,300 $125,700

Annual Revenue $10,000,000 – $15,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $164,700 $193,800 $222,900
General Manager $138,500 $162,900 $187,300
Controller $78,500 $92,600 $105,800
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $90,700 $106,600 $122,700
Executive Chef $97,600 $114,800 $132,000
Catering Director $74,400 $87,600 $100,740
Membership/Marketing Director $77,400 $91,000 $104,700
Course Superintendent $106,900 $125,800 $144,600

Annual Revenue $15,000,000 – $20,000,000
Position/Title Lower Median Upper
Chief Operating Officer $192,800 $226,800 $260,800
General Manager $162,000 $190,600 $219,200
Controller $87,400 $103,600 $117,400
Clubhouse Manager/Food & Beverage Director $106,100 $124,800 $143,500
Executive Chef $114,200 $134,300 $154,500
Catering Director $87,200 $102,500 $117,900
Membership/Marketing Director $90,600 $106,600 $122,500
Course Superintendent $125,100 $147,200 $169,200

 

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About this report and how data was collected

Salary information was gathered from a variety of reliable sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Hospitality Industry Analysts, industry-specific universities, online resources and various studies published by hospitality industry associations. We also factored in our direct experience in compensation from the last twelve months of executive search and placement activity, along with interviews with key hospitality industry corporate human resource and recruiting personnel. The content represents Horizon Hospitality’s interpretation and analysis of information generally available to the public and/or obtained from sources believed to be reliable. No representation or warranty (express or implied) is given as to the accuracy and completeness of this information.