Chef Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does a Chef make in Boston, MA? The average Chef salary in Boston, MA is $60,128 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $52,264 and $70,112. 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	$45,104	Boston,MA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$52,264	Boston,MA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$60,128	Boston,MA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$70,112	Boston,MA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$79,201	Boston,MA	March 01, 2025

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Executive Sous Chef

Apolonia - Chicago , IL

Apolonia Restaurant, Chef Stephen Gillanders' (of S.K.Y.) second concept in the South Loop, is looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join its team! The 120-seater is at 2201 S. Michigan Avenue, near ...

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Russell Tobin - New York , NY

Sous Chef - Italian Fine Dining Location: New York, NY Salary: $90,000 We're looking for a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a high-end Italian restaurant known for blending authentic ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Executive Chef

Hutchinson Consulting - Northeast Harbor , ME

Executive Chef - Northeast Harbor, Maine Exciting opportunity for a talented and creative Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at a stunning new luxury resort set to open soon! We're looking for ...

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SUPERICA SOUS CHEF - UP TO $65K/yr. + BONUS (Gulch)

Rocket Farm Restaurants - Nashville , TN

The Sous Chef manages the hourly, back of house staff and assists in the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production, prep, stewarding, purchasing and receiving. He/she is ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Chef/GM

Addition Management - Scottsdale , AZ

Position: Chef / GM Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (Fully on site) Salary: $70K-$80K+ Bonus Growing Hospitality Services provider seeks a new Executive Chef/General Manager to join their team

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Head Chef

Best Impressions Caterers - Charleston , SC

Chef de Cuisine / Head Chef Location: Charleston, SC Company: Duvall Catering & Events Relocation Assistance: Available About Us: Duvall Catering & Events is a premier catering company in Charleston ...

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What does a Chef do?

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 Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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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 Boston, MA. The base salary for Chef ranges from $52,264 to $70,112 with the average base salary of $60,128. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,708 to $71,033 with the average total cash compensation of $60,717.

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About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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