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ByLocal Market Research Team
Reviewed by Indeed Flex Editorial Board
Updated January 15, 2026
Hospitality
San Diego, CA

Chef de Partie Jobs in San Diego

Temp and flexible chef de partie positions in San Diego pay $24.82-$37.96/hr — 46% above the national average, with a cost of living 46% above the U.S. baseline.

$25-$38

Per Hour

$1256

Weekly (40hrs)

146

Cost Index

PST

Time Zone

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Quick Facts

Top Industries in San Diego

Tourism
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Monthly Costs

1-Bed Rent$2400
Groceries$400
Transport$110
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About Chef de Partie Jobs in San Diego

Chef de Parties in San Diego earn $24.82-$37.96/hr, above the national average.

A Chef de Partie (Station Chef or Line Cook) manages a specific section of the kitchen, preparing dishes according to recipes and maintaining high culinary standards.

Most chef de partie positions in San Diego are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.

Chef de Partie Pay: San Diego vs Nearby Cities

CityHourly PayCost of Living1-Bed Rent
San Diego, CA$25–$38/hr146$2,400
Las Vegas, NV$17–$25/hr98$1,350
Reno, NV$17–$26/hr101$1,400
San Francisco, CA$31–$47/hr180$3,200
San Jose, CA$28–$43/hr166$2,800
Worker Proprietary Metric

Worker Affordability Score

Calculated for Chef de Partie in San Diego

2.1x
Tight Budget
76
Hours to pay rent
48%
Rent / gross income
1,007
Monthly disposable
5% more affordable than US national average

Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.

What You’ll Actually Earn in San Diego

Monthly Income (40 hrs/wk)
Gross monthly$5,437
Est. taxes (~22%)-$1,196
Take-home$4,241
After Essential Costs
1-Bed Rent$2,400
Groceries + transport$510
Remaining$1,331

Based on avg Chef de Partie rate of $31.39/hr at 40 hrs/wk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the line during service in place of the Head Chef
  • Train, schedule, and coach line cooks and prep cooks
  • Maintain consistency of every dish leaving the pass
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost targets
  • Enforce food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
  • Step in on any station when the kitchen is short-handed

Skills & Requirements

Key Skills
Kitchen leadership
Menu execution
Line supervision
Inventory and ordering
Food safety compliance
Cost control
Requirements
  • 3+ years restaurant kitchen experience, including line cook time
  • ServSafe Manager certification (or willingness to certify)
  • Comfort with 50+ hour weeks and weekend/evening service
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a small team under pressure
  • Working knowledge of food cost and inventory systems

Earnings Calculator for San Diego

Calculate Your Chef de Partie Earningsin San Diego
$31/hr
$24.82/hr$37.96/hr
25 hr
5 hr (Part-time)50 hr (Full-time+)
Weekly
$925
Monthly
$4,005
Yearly
$48,100

Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips

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Career Path from Chef de Partie

Line Cook

1-3 years

Sous Chef

3-7 years

Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine

7-10 years

Executive Chef

10+ years

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Data Sources & Methodology

The information on this page is compiled from the following sources:

  1. [1]
    BLS QCEW — Employment and wage data at state and county level by industry.Visit
  2. [2]
    BLS CES — Monthly survey of ~670,000 worksites providing industry-level employment and earnings data.Visit
  3. [3]
    Census ACS — Demographic, economic, and housing data for communities.Visit
  4. [4]
    Indeed Hiring Lab — Monthly posted-wage data by job title from Indeed job listings.Visit
  5. [5]
    MWPVL — Comprehensive database of distribution center and warehouse locations.Visit
  6. [6]
    DOL/State Labor Depts — Minimum wage rates, tip credits, licensing requirements, and regulations by state.Visit

Data Freshness

CategoryCost of Living
Last Updated2026-01-15
Next Update2027-01-15

We strive to keep all data accurate and up-to-date. Pay rates may vary based on location, experience, and employer.

About this data

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