Head Chef Salary in Joliet, Illinois

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Head Chef Salary in Joliet, IL

How much does an Head Chef make in Joliet, IL? The average Head Chef salary in Joliet, IL is $97,900 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $84,300 and $113,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Head Chef Salary $71,918 Joliet,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Head Chef Salary $84,300 Joliet,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Head Chef Salary $97,900 Joliet,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Head Chef Salary $113,000 Joliet,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Head Chef Salary $126,748 Joliet,IL May 28, 2024
25% $84,300 10% $71,918 90% $126,748 75% $113,000 $97,900 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Head Chef creates and updates menus to maximize profits and minimize loss. Directs and oversees the operations of the kitchen(s), including menu development, inventory and purchasing of supplies, cost control and sanitation. Being a Head Chef monitors customer satisfaction. Tests and develops recipes. In addition, Head Chef is responsible for supervising and training staff. Requires an understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Head Chef typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Head Chef typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Job Openings for Head Chef in Joliet, IL
  • Next Door Eatery - Vernon Hills, IL
    Head Chef. Job Category****:** Restaurant Management **Requisition Number****:** HEADC02456 Showing 1 location **Job Details. Description. All new hires re...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Snows - Belleville, IL
    Head Chef. / / / Head Chef Head Chef 2021-03-17T16:40:01-05:00 **JOB OPENING. The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, a division of Oblate Service Co...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Frontier League - , IL
    Head Chef/Kitchen Manager - Schaumburg Boomers (Schaumburg IL). Schaumburg Boomers jobs Sports Jobs in Schaumburg IL Food and Beverage: Chef/Cook **Head Ch...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Dundrum - Naperville, IL
    Head Chef @The Counter. Job Title: Head Chef @The Counter. Retailer: The Counter. Closing Date: 23/09/2021. Perm/Temp: Permanent. Full/Part-Time: Full-Time...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • José Andrés Group - Chicago, IL
    Job Description. Job Description. José Andrés Group, HEAD CHEF. Lead and manage all restaurant operations in partnership with the General Manager to offer ...
    - 3 Days Ago

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About Joliet, Illinois    Joliet is located at 41°31′14″N 88°09′02″W / 41.52056°N 88.15056°W / 41.52056; -88.15056 (41.5204200, -88.1505261). According to the 2010 census, J....More

Joliet, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Joliet, Illinois

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