Executive Chef+28% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Sous Chef go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · culinary
Where does a Sous Chef go next?
13 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.
Management path
Culinary Director+72% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
21% of observed moves out of Sous Chef go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Events+82% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Culinary Director. 6% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate210 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
Event Manager+7% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Sous Chef go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers87% of observed exits move upward from there
Hotel Operations Manager+0% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Sous Chef go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers64% of observed exits move upward from there