Chef Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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How much does a Chef make in Chattanooga, TN? The average Chef salary in Chattanooga, TN is $48,757 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $42,380 and $56,852. 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	$36,574	Chattanooga,TN	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$42,380	Chattanooga,TN	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$48,757	Chattanooga,TN	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$56,852	Chattanooga,TN	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$64,223	Chattanooga,TN	March 01, 2025

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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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Sous Chef

STARR Restaurants - Philadelphia - Philadelphia , PA

Cafe Click is currently in search of a Sous Chef who has a fundamental understanding of the fine touches, bold flavors, and unique finesse of French cuisine. The outdoor dining room will feature ...

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Event Chef

Private Listing - New York , NY

NYC-based hospitality group is seeking an Event Sous Chef to oversee one of its culinary operations with a strong focus on events. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality food ...

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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

Plumsteadville Inn - Pipersville , PA

The Chef will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring food quality and presentation. The Chef will also be responsible for kitchen staff management, maintaining kitchen ...

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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 Chattanooga, Tennessee

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km2), or 5.12%, are water. The most prominent natural features in and around Chattanooga are the Tennessee River and the surrounding mountains. The city is nestled between the southwestern Ridge-and-valley Appalachians and the foot of Walden's Ridge; the river separates the ridge from the western side of downtown. Several miles east, the city is bisected by Missionary Ridge. The Tennessee River is impounded by th...

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42380

56852

48757

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

42740

57599

49234

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Chef ranges from $42,380 to $56,852 with the average base salary of $48,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,740 to $57,599 with the average total cash compensation of $49,234.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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