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Chefs/Cooks salaries in New Zealand

Advertised pay for Chefs/Cooks roles (Hospitality & Tourism) on Seek New Zealand — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

NZD $47,500 – $102,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $62,500

Based on 275 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Chefs/Cooks roles pay?

Across 275 jobs advertised in Hospitality & Tourism on Seek New Zealand, Chefs/Cooks positions typically advertise between $47,500 and $102,500 NZD a year, with a typical midpoint around $62,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Chef$63k60 jobs
Head Chef$83k49 jobs
Sous Chef$68k31 jobs
Chef de Partie$58k38 jobs
Executive Chef$108k14 jobs
Commis Chef$58k8 jobs
Chef Manager$73k7 jobs
Kitchen Manager$73k5 jobs

Related in Hospitality & Tourism

  • Management $48k – $153k
  • Travel Agents/Consultants $48k – $123k
  • Front Office & Guest Services $48k – $103k
  • Airlines $38k – $83k
  • Bar & Beverage Staff $48k – $83k
  • Waiting Staff $43k – $83k
  • Housekeeping $38k – $83k
  • Kitchen & Sandwich Hands $38k – $73k

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