Temp and flexible back of house team member positions in San Jose pay $23.24-$31.54/hr — 66% above the national average, with a cost of living 66% above the U.S. baseline.
$23-$32
Per Hour
$1096
Weekly (40hrs)
166
Cost Index
PST
Time Zone
Top Industries in San Jose
Monthly Costs
Back of House Team Members in San Jose earn $23.24-$31.54/hr, above the national average.
Back of House (BOH) Team Members keep the kitchen and prep areas running so the front of house can serve guests on time. The role spans whatever the kitchen needs on a given shift - prep, expo, dishwashing, line support, restocking, and end-of-night deep clean. Most casual-dining and fast-casual chains hire BOH as a single role rather than splitting it into prep/cook/dish.
Most back of house team member positions in San Jose are available as temporary, part-time, or flexible shifts.
Calculated for Back of House Team Member in San Jose
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
Based on avg Back of House Team Member rate of $27.39/hr at 40 hrs/wk.
Includes ~$150/week in estimated tips
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