Chef Salary in Austin, Texas

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How much does a Chef make in Austin, TX? The average Chef salary in Austin, TX is $53,102 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $46,156 and $61,918. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Chef Salary	$39,833	Austin,TX	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$46,156	Austin,TX	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$53,102	Austin,TX	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$61,918	Austin,TX	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$69,946	Austin,TX	March 01, 2025

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Sous Chef

The Happy Crane - San Francisco , CA

The Sous Chef will be comfortable working under pressure in a fast moving and high volume environment, executing a range of daily tasks-ensuring a kitchen that produces exemplary food whilst ...

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Executive Chef

SkyBridge Luxury & Associates - Pittsfield , MA

Position Summary The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations at the property, including its signature restaurant, banquets, in-room dining, and lounge. This role requires a visionary ...

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Seasonal Chef

Bertram's Salmon Valley Brewery - Salmon , ID

Job Title: Chef Seasonal opening in beautiful Salmon, Idaho. Enjoy the best of the PNW Outdoors! Purpose: Contribute to the daily kitchen operations (food preparation, quality control, staff ...

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Executive Chef

Harper Associates - Detroit , MI

Executive Chef - Detroit Great Opportunity for candidate looking to return home to Michigan! Harper Associates has been retained for this search. Recruiting for an Executive Chef who enjoys a hands ...

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Executive Chef - New Restaurant Opening (Italian)

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc - Asbury Park , NJ

A brand-new upscale Italian cafe is making its debut in Monmouth County, NJ , and we're seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the kitchen ...

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Sous Chef - Fine Dining Restaurant

Willow Tree Recruiting - San Francisco , CA

Sous Chef - Fine Dining Restaurant $75,000 - $80,000 + Bonus This well-known and highly regarded fine dining restaurant in San Francisco is looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join ...

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Chef

Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

October 31, 2022

Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques.

February 28, 2023

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.

March 12, 2023

Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

March 12, 2023

Documents waste and spoilage using appropriate forms.

April 22, 2023

Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products.

April 27, 2023

Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.

May 01, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

May 02, 2023

Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.

May 04, 2023

Assists with food cost control, menu planning, purchasing, and ensures food quality guidelines are followed.

May 21, 2023

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About Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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53621

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in Austin, TX. The base salary for Chef ranges from $46,156 to $61,918 with the average base salary of $53,102. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,549 to $62,732 with the average total cash compensation of $53,621.

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About Austin, Texas Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

Austin, Texas area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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