Chef Salary in Phoenix, Arizona

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How much does a Chef make in Phoenix, AZ? The average Chef salary in Phoenix, AZ is $52,994 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $46,063 and $61,793. 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	$39,753	Phoenix,AZ	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$46,063	Phoenix,AZ	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$52,994	Phoenix,AZ	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$61,793	Phoenix,AZ	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$69,804	Phoenix,AZ	March 01, 2025

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Sous Chef

JF Restaurants at the Wall Street Hotel - New York , NY

Chef John Fraser is seeking an experienced, passionate, and service-driven Sous Chef to join our esteemed culinary team at The Wall Street Hotel . This is a unique opportunity to grow within an award ...

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Sous Chef

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 ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Resident Chef

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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Executive Chef

SkyBridge Luxury & Associates - Pittsfield , MA

Position Summary The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations at the property, including its signature restaurant, banquets, in-room dining, and lounge. This role requires a visionary ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Seasonal Chef

Bertram's Salmon Valley Brewery - Salmon , ID

Job Title: Chef Seasonal opening in beautiful Salmon, Idaho. Enjoy the best of the PNW Outdoors! Purpose: Contribute to the daily kitchen operations (food preparation, quality control, staff ...

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Executive Sous Chef

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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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 Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...

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52994

Average Total Cash Compensation

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62605

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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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Chef ranges from $46,063 to $61,793 with the average base salary of $52,994. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,455 to $62,605 with the average total cash compensation of $53,513.

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About Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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