How much does a Chef make in Long Beach, CA? The average Chef salary in Long Beach, CA is $59,324 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $51,565 and $69,174. 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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Job Openings for Chef in Long Beach, CA
The Meeting House - Princeton , NJ
We are looking for an experienced Chef who can join our talented team and help us provide a enjoyable dining experience for our loyal customer base. Responsibilities: * Menu Preparation and Design
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Sur La Table - Jacksonville , FL
The Resident Chef contributes to the success of a Sur La Table store by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey. The Resident Chef blends culinary talent, business acumen and ...
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The Happy Crane - San Francisco , CA
The Sous Chef will be comfortable working under pressure in a fast moving and high volume environment, executing a range of daily tasks-ensuring a kitchen that produces exemplary food whilst ...
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Vensure Employer Solutions - Houston , TX
Executive Chef - Multi-Unit Mexican Restaurant Group Location: Houston, Texas (International travel to Mexico required during initial training phase) Overview of the Role: We are seeking an ...
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Chilmark General Store LLC - Chilmark , MA
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating innovative menus, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and managing kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This is a full ...
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COREcruitment Ltd - Big Sky Meadow Village , MT
Chef de Cuisine - Up to $95,000 - Big Sky, MT Our client offers a fine dining, vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, where creativity for great food is at the center of everything they do. As Chef de ...
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Average Base Salary

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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 Long Beach, CA. The base salary for Chef ranges from $51,565 to $69,174 with the average base salary of $59,324. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,003 to $70,082 with the average total cash compensation of $59,904.

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About Long Beach, California    Long Beach is a city on the Pacific Coast of the United States, within the Los Angeles metropolitan area of Southern California. As of 2010, its popul....More

Long Beach, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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