Chef Salary in Billings, Montana

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How much does a Chef make in Billings, MT? The average Chef salary in Billings, MT is $51,922 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $45,131 and $60,542. 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	$38,948	Billings,MT	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$45,131	Billings,MT	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$51,922	Billings,MT	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$60,542	Billings,MT	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$68,391	Billings,MT	March 01, 2025

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Executive Chef

Tier4 Group - Meridian , MS

Executive Chef Location: Starkville Mississippi Reports To: [Restaurant Manager/Owner] Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Chef to join our culinary team and help ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Executive Chef

The Chef Agency - Middlesex County , MA

M/D/V + PTO + Work/Life Balance Fine dining restaurant seeks Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, seasonal kitchen with an on-site farm and true farm-to-table focus. Qualifications: * 4-5+ years as ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Chef

Russell Tobin - New York , NY

We are currently seeking both a Chef de Cuisine and a Sous Chef to join the culinary team. As key members of the kitchen, you will play an integral role in menu development, kitchen operations, and ...

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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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Resident Chef

Sur La Table - Jacksonville , FL

The Resident Chef contributes to the success of a Sur La Table store by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey. The Resident Chef blends culinary talent, business acumen and ...

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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 ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

What does a Chef do?

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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 Billings, Montana

Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, which has a total a population of 170,498. It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the "Magic City" because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. The city is named for Frederick H. Billings, a former president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. With one of the largest trade areas in the Uni...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in Billings, MT. The base salary for Chef ranges from $45,131 to $60,542 with the average base salary of $51,922. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,514 to $61,338 with the average total cash compensation of $52,430.

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About Billings, Montana Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of ....More

Billings, Montana area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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