Chef Salary in Buffalo, New York

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How much does a Chef make in Buffalo, NY? The average Chef salary in Buffalo, NY is $52,136 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $45,317 and $60,793. 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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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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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 Sous Chef
Dawn Ranch - Guerneville , CA
As a Sous Chef, you will serve as the second-in-command to the Executive Chef. You will be responsible for the day-to-day culinary operations in the kitchen. This includes planning menus, training ...
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Executive Sous Chef
Vensure Employer Solutions - Houston , TX
Executive Chef - Multi-Unit Mexican Restaurant Group Location: Houston, Texas (International travel to Mexico required during initial training phase) Overview of the Role: We are seeking an ...
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Head Chef
Chilmark General Store LLC - Chilmark , MA
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating innovative menus, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and managing kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This is a full ...
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Chef de Cuisine
COREcruitment Ltd - Big Sky Meadow Village , MT
Chef de Cuisine - Up to $95,000 - Big Sky, MT Our client offers a fine dining, vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, where creativity for great food is at the center of everything they do. As Chef de ...
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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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Chef ranges from $45,317 to $60,793 with the average base salary of $52,136. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,702 to $61,591 with the average total cash compensation of $52,646.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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