Line Cook+94% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Prep Cook go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · culinary
Where does a Prep Cook go next?
6 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Sous Chef+153% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Prep Cook go here (1,400 careers)
progressionconfidence high1,400 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Management path
Executive Chef+224% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Line Cook. 19% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Culinary Director+335% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Sous Chef. 5% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Event Manager+171% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Sous Chef. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers87% of observed exits move upward from there
Hotel Operations Manager+153% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Sous Chef. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers64% of observed exits move upward from there