Head Chef Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

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Head Chef Salary in Norfolk, VA

How much does an Head Chef make in Norfolk, VA? The average Head Chef salary in Norfolk, VA is $89,800 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $77,300 and $103,700. 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 $65,919 Norfolk,VA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Head Chef Salary $77,300 Norfolk,VA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Head Chef Salary $89,800 Norfolk,VA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Head Chef Salary $103,700 Norfolk,VA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Head Chef Salary $116,355 Norfolk,VA April 24, 2024
25% $77,300 10% $65,919 90% $116,355 75% $103,700 $89,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Enlivant - Alexandria, VA

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Catering Services International - Hampton, VA

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1719 Associates LLC - Richmond, VA

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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 Norfolk, VA
  • Enlivant - Alexandria, VA
    Head Chef. Job Category****:** Dining **Requisition Number****:** COOKC010920 Showing 1 location **Job Details. Description. Enlivant is seeking a Head Che...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Catering Services International - Hampton, VA
    Head Chef - Somerset. South West. Up to 40,000 - Quality Gastro Pub - Somerset. Somerset. Job Description. Head Chef Quality Gastro Pub Somerset Head Chef....
    - 4 Days Ago
  • 1719 Associates LLC - Richmond, VA
    Job Description. Job Description. Juleps New Southern Cuisine is looking for a sous chef and line cook to join our team. Sous Chef Position is a salaried p...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Food Service Circle - Abingdon, VA
    Head Chef 6806. Job Description. Ref Number: 6806 Date: Tue Nov 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 **Head Chef. We are BaxterStorey, an independent hospitality food...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Regency at Shelby Township - SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI
    Full Time Afternoon Chef position available shift needed 1130pm - 8 Wednesday thru Sunday. Do you enjoy preparing delicious meals. Are you interested in jo...
    - 6 Days Ago

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Norfolk, Virginia

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