The cost of hiring a chalet chef depends mainly on three things:
1. Is the chef hired as an employee or as a consultant?
This is one of the biggest pricing differences.
Consultant / self-employed chalet chef
the chef invoices through the placement structure
the chef is responsible for their own tax, insurance, and contractor obligations
this is usually the higher-priced option on paper because it includes more contractor flexibility and fewer employer obligations for the client
Employed chalet chef
the chef is hired as an employee
the pay is shown as gross salary
the structure is different because employment costs, payroll, and legal setup are handled differently
2. Is a visa or work permit needed?
This can materially affect the total cost.
If the placement requires:
a work permit
visa processing
right-to-work administration
related compliance support
then those costs are usually additional and are not normally included in the base chef rate.
3. How experienced is the chef?
Experience changes price significantly.
A developing or starting-level chalet chef is usually priced lower than a more senior chef who can manage:
higher-end guest expectations
more complex menus
dietary requirements
stronger independence
more polished service delivery
Quarterdeck chalet chef pricing guide
Daily chalet chef hire
from €250-500 per day depending on the scope of work.
This is usually suitable for:
short-cover bookings
single-day support
flexible or ad hoc work
Weekly chalet chef hire
Consultant model, including Quarterdeck management and invoicing
from €1,400 per week for starting-level chalet chefs
€1,600 to €2,000 per week for more senior chalet chefs
This pricing includes:
sourcing and matching
staff hiring coordination
invoicing through Quarterdeck
Quarterdeck management of the placement process
This pricing assumes the chef is working as a consultant, meaning they are responsible for their own insurance, tax, and contractor obligations.
Monthly chalet chef hire
Longer placements
Consultant model
€6,000 to €8,000 per month
chef pays their own taxes, insurance, and contractor costs
Employee model
€3,000 to €6,000 gross per month
depends on experience and the employment structure
Important exclusions
The pricing above does not usually include:
work permit costs
visa costs
permit administration
travel, if separately agreed
provisioning and ingredient costs, unless specifically included
Quarterdeck have team members from all over the world and we will try to avoid work permit process unless a specific individual is needed.
What is included in Quarterdeck pricing?
Quarterdeck pricing includes a 15% commission for managing the staffing process and invoicing.
This covers:
sourcing
vetting
matching
hiring coordination
client invoicing
payout administration to the chef
So the total is not just the chef’s pay. It also reflects the managed placement process behind the booking.
Simple pricing summary
If you want the short version:
€200/day for day jobs
€1,400/week for starting-level chalet chefs working as consultants
€1,600 to €2,000/week for more senior chalet chefs working as consultants
€6,000 to €8,000/month for consultant chalet chefs
€4,000 to €6,000 gross/month for employed chalet chefs
Work permit and visa-related costs are usually additional.
Best fit explanation
The final quote usually depends on:
consultant vs employee
whether a work permit is needed
chef experience
length of booking
guest numbers
service expectations