Chef Salary in Savannah, Georgia

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How much does a Chef make in Savannah, GA? The average Chef salary in Savannah, GA is $50,152 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,592 and $58,479. 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	$37,620	Savannah,GA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chef Salary	$43,592	Savannah,GA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chef Salary	$50,152	Savannah,GA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chef Salary	$58,479	Savannah,GA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chef Salary	$66,060	Savannah,GA	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

Carmelized Productions - Los Angeles , CA

The Sous Chef is responsible for leading all culinary aspects of events from planning and preparation to on-site execution and post-event tasks. This position demands advanced culinary skills, strong ...

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Chef de Cuisine

Le Grand Restaurant Dallas - Dallas , TX

We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef to lead our culinary team at our new Dallas location. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for innovation, a strong culinary background, and the ...

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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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Sous Chef

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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Executive Chef

The Chef Agency - Middlesex County , MA

M/D/V + PTO + Work/Life Balance Fine dining restaurant seeks Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, seasonal kitchen with an on-site farm and true farm-to-table focus. Qualifications: * 4-5+ years as ...

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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 Savannah, Georgia

Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, the city of Savannah became the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. It is Georgia's fifth-largest city, with a 2017 estimated population of 146,444. The Savannah metropolitan area, Georgia's third-largest, had an estimated pop...

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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50642

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef in Savannah, GA. The base salary for Chef ranges from $43,592 to $58,479 with the average base salary of $50,152. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,963 to $59,247 with the average total cash compensation of $50,642.

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About Savannah, Georgia Savannah (/səˈvænə/) is the oldest city in the U.S. state of Georgia and is the county seat of Chatham County. Established in 1733 on the Savannah Riv....More

Savannah, Georgia area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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