Chef Salary in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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How much does a Chef make in Fayetteville, AR? The average Chef salary in Fayetteville, AR is $48,864 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $42,473 and $56,977. 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	$36,655	Fayetteville,AR	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$42,473	Fayetteville,AR	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$48,864	Fayetteville,AR	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$56,977	Fayetteville,AR	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$64,364	Fayetteville,AR	March 01, 2025

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Sous Chef

Knott's Berry Farm - BUENA PARK , CA

Overview. The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the daily activities of the Central Kitchen, including hands on safety/sani needs

- 105 days ago

Sous Chef

Knott's Berry Farm - BUENA PARK , CA

Overview. The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the daily activities of the Central Kitchen, including hands on safety/sani needs

- 105 days ago

Executive Chef

Knott's Berry Farm - BUENA PARK , CA

Overview. The Executive Chef is responsible for the efficient and effective management of all food & beverage outlets working alongside the VP and/or Director o

- 105 days ago

Assistant Sous Chef Pastry/Bakery- FT, Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort - LAKE BUENA VISTA , FL

Do you have a passion for the Pastry Arts and experience working in all functions of a bakery. If so, Walt Disney World Resort is seeking Assistant Sous Chefs f

- 70 days ago

Executive Chef

Knott's Berry Farm - BUENA PARK , CA

Overview. The Executive Chef is responsible for the efficient and effective management of all food & beverage outlets working alongside the VP and/or Director o

- 102 days ago

Executive Chef

Knott's Berry Farm - BUENA PARK , CA

Overview. The Executive Chef is responsible for the efficient and effective management of all food & beverage outlets working alongside the VP and/or Director o

- 102 days ago

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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 Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is centrally located within the county and has been home of the University of Arkansas since the institution's founding in 1871. Fayetteville is on the outskirts of the Boston Mountains, deep within the Ozarks. Known as Washington until 1829, the city was named after Fayetteville, Tennessee, from which many of the settlers had come. It was incorporated on November 3, 1836 and was rechartered in 1867. The four-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area is ranked 105th in terms of ...

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49343

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in Fayetteville, AR. The base salary for Chef ranges from $42,473 to $56,977 with the average base salary of $48,864. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,834 to $57,726 with the average total cash compensation of $49,343.

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About Fayetteville, Arkansas Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is centrally located within the county and has been....More

Fayetteville, Arkansas area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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