How much does a Chef make in Lake Charles, LA? The average Chef salary in Lake Charles, LA is $49,169 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $42,732 and $57,334. 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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Cress Restaurant - DeLand , FL
Sous Chef Job Description We are looking for a unique individual to assist the Executive Chef in the creation of culinary masterpieces. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing the ...
Culinary Agents - Today
The Millbrook Inn LLC - Millbrook , NY
We are seeking a Sous Chef to join our team! You will work directly with our Culinary Director to execute and plate our inn and restaurant's signature recipes and support our brand of hyper-local ...
ZipRecruiter - Today
Crenn Dining Group HQ - San Francisco , CA
Opening Team for New Restaurant in Highland Park Village, Dallas The Sous Chef will play a key role in the kitchen operations, supporting the Chef de Cuisine in delivering the highest level of ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
La Stella Cucina Verace - Plano , TX
Sous Chef for La Stella Cucina Verace's Second Location Location: Plano, TX Type: Full-Time About La Stella Cucina Verace La Stella Cucina Verace is an award-winning Italian restaurant renowned for ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Mandu - Washington , DC
Mandu, Washington DC's original Korean restaurant, is looking for a Sous Chef to work with the mother and son duo of Yesoon and Danny Lee, and the current culinary team. We are looking for a chef ...
Culinary Agents - 2 days ago
Crown Jewel - Portland , ME
Crown Jewel is excited to announce that it is seeking a new Executive Chef to lead its dynamic kitchen team. Qualified candidates will possess a strong culinary background an innate drive to succeed ...
Culinary Agents - 2 days ago

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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 Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Chef ranges from $42,732 to $57,334 with the average base salary of $49,169. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,100 to $58,088 with the average total cash compensation of $49,650.

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

Lake Charles, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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