Chef Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Chef make in San Diego, CA? The average Chef salary in San Diego, CA is $57,607 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $50,073 and $67,172. 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	$43,213	San Diego,CA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$50,073	San Diego,CA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$57,607	San Diego,CA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$67,172	San Diego,CA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$75,880	San Diego,CA	March 01, 2025

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CHEF, SOUS - Executive Dining - Latin American Specialty

Compass Group - Washington , DC

Inter-American Development Bank Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in the supervision ...

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Junior Sous Chef - Private Members Club

COREcruitment Ltd - New York , NY

Junior Sous Chef - Up to $65k - New York City, NY We are partnering with a prestigious new private members' club to find a talented Junior Sous Chef to join their culinary team. This role offers the ...

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Sous Chef - Paradies Lagardere San Francisco International Airport

Paradies Lagardère - San Francisco , CA

Summary The Executive Sous Chef position is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef to ensure the most efficient and effective BOH Operation. This includes working all BOH positions as needed ...

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Chef

BG Hospitality Group - Naperville , IL

We are seeking a talented and motivated Chef to join our team and bring creativity, leadership, and expertise to our kitchen. Responsibilities * Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency ...

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Executive Chef

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc - Branson , MO

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at an award-winning destination dining venue near Branson, MO . This unique establishment combines exceptional ...

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Executive Chef

Hyatt - Nashville , TN

Dream Nashville The Executive Chef is responsible for directing and over-seeing the entire food service operations, throughout the property. The Executive Chef will promote and facilitate an ...

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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 San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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50073

67172

57607

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

50498

68055

58171

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Chef ranges from $50,073 to $67,172 with the average base salary of $57,607. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,498 to $68,055 with the average total cash compensation of $58,171.

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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