How much does a Head Chef make in North Carolina? The average Head Chef salary in North Carolina is $91,500 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $78,800 and $105,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Head Chef Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Chef Salary $67,237 NC April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Head Chef Salary $78,800 NC April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Head Chef Salary $91,500 NC April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Head Chef Salary $105,700 NC April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Head Chef Salary $118,628 NC April 24, 2024
25% $78,800 10% $67,237 90% $118,628 75% $105,700 $91,500 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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  • Head Chef - Oxford. South West. Competitive - Various Venues - Oxford. Oxford. Job Description. Chefs needed in and around Oxford. We have vacancies for He...
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  • Overview. Join Lowes Foods as a Head Chef at our store in Huntersville, NC. As the Head Chef you will oversee. the. operations within the. Food Service. ar...
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  • Wolfoods operates summer camp kitchens across the country between. May - September. We are looking for and experienced, motivated, and capable. KITCHEN MAN...
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  • Overview. $19.00/hour. . Are you looking for a FUN and rewarding job. Are you interested in meeting people from all over and gaining skills that will last ...
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $85,962 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $89,203 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $89,203 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $89,298 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $89,870 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $86,248 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $87,583 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $92,348 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $86,630 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $86,725 Date Updated April 24, 2024

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