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In any industry, salary is always a top concern for both employees and employers. The hotel and restaurant sector is no exception. Salaries in this industry vary significantly depending on different job positions, with a wide range of fluctuation.
Especially in the service sector, besides the basic salary and fixed monthly income, employees in the hotel and restaurant industry may receive additional income such as bonuses, tips, etc. These are variable earnings and can sometimes surpass the fixed monthly salary, especially if your service quality is excellent.
Below is a comprehensive reference table for the salary of hotel and restaurant staff based on data collected in 2019. Feel free to explore and get insights!
Salary for Operations Management Positions in Hotel and Restaurant
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| General Director (GD)/ General Manager (GM) | 25 – 50+ million |
| Deputy General Manager (DGM) | 15 – 50+ million |
| Rooms Division Manager | 15 – 30+ million |
| Front Office Manager (FOM) | 15 – 30+ million |
| Executive Housekeeper/ Housekeeping Manager | 15 – 30+ million |
| F&B Manager | 15 – 30+ million |
| Executive Chef | 15 – 30+ million |
| Sales & Marketing Manager | 15 – 30+ million |
| Chief Accountant/ Accounting Manager | 15 – 30+ million |
| Administration/ HR Manager | 15 – 30+ million |
| Maintenance/ Engineering | 15 – 30+ million |
| Chief Security | 12 – 20+ million |
Salary for Kitchen Staff/ Dishwashers
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| Executive Chef | 12 – 30+ million |
| Head Chef | 8 – 20+ million |
| Sous Chef | 8 – 15+ million |
| Cook | 7 – 10+ million |
| Comiss (Cook helper) | 4 – 7+ million |
| Pastry Chef | 5 – 8+ million |
| Steward | 4 – 6+ million |
Salary for Kitchen Staff in hotel and restaurant industry ranges from 4 to over 30 million VND per month
Salary for Hospitality/ Table/ Bar Positions
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| Waiter/ Waitress | 5 – 8+ million |
| Hostess | 4 – 6+ million |
| Order Taker | 4 – 6+ million |
| Food Runner | 4 – 6+ million |
| Banquet Staff | 4 – 6+ million |
| Bartender | 7 – 10+ million |
| Barista | 5 – 8+ million |
Salary for Front Desk/ Call Center/ Customer Service Positions
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| Assistant Front Office Manager – Assistant Front Desk Manager | 6 – 12+ million |
| Front Desk Manager – Lobby Manager | 8 – 15+ million |
| Receptionist – Front Desk Staff | 5 – 8+ million |
Customer Care – Customer Care Staff | 5 – 8+ million |
Duty Manager – Shift Manager | 8 – 15+ million |
Operator – Front Desk Operator | 5 – 8+ million |
Night Auditor – Night Auditor | 5 – 8+ million |
Business Center/ Concierge/ Tour Desk – Guest Support Staff | 5 – 8+ million |
Gift Shop – Gift Shop Staff | 4 – 6+ million |
Salary for Baggage/ Door/ Security Staff
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| Bellman – Baggage Handler | 4 – 7+ million |
| Security – Security Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
| Door man/ Door girl – Door Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
Salary for Housekeeping/ Laundry/ Gardening/ VSCC/ Gardening Staff
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
Room Attendant – Room Cleaning Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
| Public Area Attendant – Public Hygiene Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
Linen/Uniform Attendant – Linen/Uniform Management Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
Laundry Attendant – Laundry Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
| Gardener/ Pest Control – Gardening/ Pest Control Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
| Baby Sitter – Child Care Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
| Order Taker – Order Coordination Staff | 4 – 7+ million |
| Minibar Runner – Minibar Coordinator | 4 – 7+ million |
Salary for Sales/ Marketing/ PR/ Reservation Staff
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
Marketing staff – Marketing Staff | 7- 10+ million |
PR, Guest Relation – PR/ Guest Relation Staff | 7 – 10+ million |
Sales Corp – Corporate Sales Staff | 8 – 15+ million |
| Sales Tour – Tour Sales Staff | 8 – 15+ million |
| Sales Online – Online Sales Staff | 8 – 15+ million |
| Sales Banquet/ F&B/Event – Restaurant/Event Sales Staff | 8 – 15+ million |
| Reservation – Reservation Staff | 6 – 10+ million |
Salary for Accounting/Finance/Purchasing/Warehouse/Cashier Staff
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| General Accountant – Senior Accountant | 8 – 15+ million |
| Receivable Accountant – Accounts Receivable | 6 – 10+ million |
| Payable Accountant – Accounts Payable | 6 – 10+ million |
| Cost Controller – Cost Control | 6 – 10+ million |
| Purchaser – Purchasing Staff | 6 – 10+ million |
| Auditor – Internal Auditor | 6 – 10+ million |
| Cashier – Cashier | 4 – 7+ million |
| General Cashier – Treasury Staff | 5 – 8+ million |
| Store Keeper – Warehouse Keeper | 4 – 7+ million |
Salary for Administrative/HR/Secretary Positions
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| Recruitment Executive – Recruitment Specialist | 6 – 10+ million |
| Payroll/ Insurance – Payroll/ Insurance Staff | 6 – 10+ million |
| Legal Officer – Legal Staff | 6 – 10+ million |
| Secretary – Secretary | 6 – 10+ million |
Salary for Technical/Maintenance Staff
| Position, Title | Salary Range (VND) |
| Electrical Engineer | 5 – 8+ million |
| Plumber | 5 – 8+ million |
| Carpenter | 5 – 8+ million |
| Painter | 5 – 8+ million |
| AC Chiller Technician | 5 – 8+ million |
| Boiler Technician | 5 – 8+ million |
Salary for IT Hardware/Network/Software Positions
| Position, Title | Salary Range |
| IT Manager | 10 – 20+ million |
| IT Officer | 7 – 10+ million |
| Graphic Designer | 7 – 10+ million |
| SEO Staff | 7 – 10+ million |
Salary for Golf/Gym/Swimming/SPA/Nightclub/Pub/Karaoke Positions
| Position, Title | Salary Range |
| Pool Attendant | 5 – 8+ million |
| Spa Therapist | 5 – 8+ million |
| Recreation Attendant | 5 – 8+ million |
| Fitness Attendant | 5 – 8+ million |
Minimum Regional Salary in 2019
According to Decree No. 157/2018/NĐ-CP issued by the government, the minimum regional salary for workers in enterprises from January 1, 2019, increased by 5.3% compared to the minimum regional salary in 2018. Specifically as follows:
- Region I: 4,180,000 VND/month
- Region II: 3,710,000 VND/month
- Region III: 3,250,000 VND/month
- Region IV: 2,920,000 VND/month.
Whether you're a job seeker entering the hospitality industry or a manager/owner in the hotel and restaurant sector, we believe the salary insights provided here will be valuable for your reference in job applications and recruitment processes.
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Wishing you success and prosperity in your restaurant business endeavors,
Best regards,
