Chef Salary in Fort Worth, Texas

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How much does a Chef make in Fort Worth, TX? The average Chef salary in Fort Worth, TX is $52,243 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $45,411 and $60,918. 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	$39,189	Fort Worth,TX	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$45,411	Fort Worth,TX	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$52,243	Fort Worth,TX	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$60,918	Fort Worth,TX	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$68,815	Fort Worth,TX	March 01, 2025

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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 ...

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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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Head Chef

HR Pals & Recruiting Pals - Marietta , GA

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Head Chef to lead their culinary team and elevate our client's dining offerings. Key Responsibilities: * Culinary Leadership: Lead and inspire ...

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Chef de Cuisine

August Point Advisors - Charlotte , VT

: Chef de Cuisine About Philo Ridge Farm Philo Ridge Farm is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) working demonstration farm located in Vermont's Champlain Valley. Using innovative and ecologically sustainable ...

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Head Chef

COREcruitment Ltd - New York , NY

Head Chef - Up to $100k - New York City, NY We are excited to be working with a prestigious new private members club to find a talented Head Chef to join their culinary team. This role will work ...

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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 Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary between the more heavily forested eastern parts and the rolling hills and prairies of the central part. Specifically, the city is part of the Grand Prairie ecoregion within the Cross Timbers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 349.2 square miles (904 km2), of which 342.2 square miles (886 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is covered by water. It is a principal city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropl...

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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 Fort Worth, TX. The base salary for Chef ranges from $45,411 to $60,918 with the average base salary of $52,243. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,796 to $61,718 with the average total cash compensation of $52,755.

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About Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary....More

Fort Worth, Texas area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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