[sky_rw]

I would say fierce competition from local and immigrant labor, low barrier to entry, a profession where hard work is seen as meritorious, and a very high ceiling of prestige and monetary reward. It’s one of the few remaining industries where a poor immigrant kid on the street can work his way up from nothing via grit and determination.

[killtimeatwork]

> and a very high ceiling of prestige and monetary reward

Is it really? How much do the top chefs make?

[sky_rw]

$50-$100k judging by Glassdoor, very location dependent, but at a high level comes the ability to partner in new restaurants and ventures.

Also it’s a high ceiling relative to other jobs that require zero education.