Chef Salary in Little Rock, Arkansas

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How much does a Chef make in Little Rock, AR? The average Chef salary in Little Rock, AR is $49,293 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $42,846 and $57,478. 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	$36,977	Little Rock,AR	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$42,846	Little Rock,AR	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$49,293	Little Rock,AR	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$57,478	Little Rock,AR	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$64,929	Little Rock,AR	March 01, 2025

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Sous Chef

The Chef Agency - Winston-Salem , NC

Winston-Salem, NC Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Winston-Salem, NC. The ideal candidate will have a strong ...

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Executive Chef

Marriott Hotels - Charleston , SC

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and staff management. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality and presentation, ensuring ...

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Head Chef

Duvall Catering & Events - 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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Chef

All Seasons Foods - Jacksonville , FL

The Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of dishes, overseeing kitchen operations, creating new menu items, and ensuring food quality and presentation meet standards

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Executive Chef

Tier4 Group - Meridian , MS

Executive Chef Location: Starkville Mississippi Reports To: [Restaurant Manager/Owner] Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Executive Chef to join our culinary team and help ...

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Chef

Russell Tobin - New York , NY

We are currently seeking both a Junior Sous Chef and Sous Chef to join the culinary team. As key members of the kitchen, you will play an integral role in menu development, kitchen operations, and ...

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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 Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116.8 square miles (303 km2), of which 116.2 square miles (301 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.52%) is water. Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city, and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Northwest of the city limits are P...

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49293

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58233

49776

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in Little Rock, AR. The base salary for Chef ranges from $42,846 to $57,478 with the average base salary of $49,293. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,210 to $58,233 with the average total cash compensation of $49,776.

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About Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United Stat....More

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

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