Hospitality salaries
CDP / Section Chef Salary in Australia
A Chef de Partie (CDP) runs a section of the kitchen — larder, grill, sauce or pastry — owning its prep and service. It’s the level where cooks prove they can lead a station cleanly and consistently.
Fair Work award base rate
Award base — full-time
$29.54/hr
Award base — casual
$36.93/hr
Full-time (annual)
$58,371/yr
MA000009 base rate (classification L5), effective 1 July 2025. Excludes evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties — verify your classification at fairwork.gov.au.
What cdp / section chefs actually earn on Tavro
CDP / Section Chef pay — frequently asked questions
What is the award rate for a cdp / section chef in Australia?
Under the Fair Work Hospitality Industry (General) Award (MA000009), the base rate for a cdp / section chef is about $29.54/hr full-time, or $36.93/hr casual (which includes the 25% casual loading), as at 1 July 2025. These are base weekday rates — evening, weekend, public-holiday and overtime penalties are paid on top.
How much does a cdp / section chef earn per year?
A full-time cdp / section chef on the award base rate earns roughly $58,371 per year before penalties, superannuation and overtime. Actual pay varies by venue, experience and hours — on Tavro every listing shows the salary upfront.
Do cdp / section chefs get penalty rates?
Yes. The figures above are base rates only. Under MA000009, hospitality staff are generally entitled to higher rates for evenings, weekends, public holidays and overtime. Check your exact entitlements at fairwork.gov.au.
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