Chef de Cuisine Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Chef de Cuisine make in Chicago, IL? The average Chef de Cuisine salary in Chicago, IL is $100,865 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,080 and $116,542. 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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What is a Chef de Cuisine?

Chef de Cuisine or executive chef is the main chef in a restaurant. The Chef de Cuisine is in charge of all other functional chefs in the kitchen. This position is also known as grand chef, chef manager, head chef, or master chef....

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Chef de Cuisine

Hawksmoor - NYC - New York , NY

Chef de Cuisine- Hawksmoor New York: Hawksmoor New York opened to rave reviews in 2021 and welcomed guests into our beautiful restaurant, based in a National Historic Landmark- The United Charities ...

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Chef de Cuisine

The Battery - Tampa , FL

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, menu development, personnel management, inventory control, and compliance with all ...

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Restaurant Chef de Cuisine - $80k - $90k - Fine Dining Concept

Gecko Hospitality - Amlin , OH

Restaurant Chef de Cuisine Fine Dining Restaurant Culinary Degree Required Our Company is actively seeking the best possible Chef de Cuisine that the hospitality industry has to offer! Our ideal ...

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Chef de Cuisine

Edgewood Tahoe Resort - Stateline , NV

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities: 1. Culinary Leadership: Lead the culinary team by example, maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and service. 2. Menu Development: Develop ...

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Chef de Cuisine

Arlo Chicago - Chicago , IL

As the Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the culinary operations at our hotel's restaurant. This is a full-time, individual contributor role with a competitive ...

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Chef de Cuisine for Upscale Modern NYC Restaurant

PERSONE NYC - New York , NY

Chef de Cuisine Location: New York City, NY Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus health care benefits + PTO + further benefits. Company Overview: We are an upscale ...

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What does a Chef de Cuisine do?

Common responsibilities of a Chef de Cuisine

Assist in interviewing, hiring, and development of all culinary employees, evaluating performance, setting goals, building team morale, motivating, and taking corrective actions when necessary to hold employees accountable.

December 31, 2022

Manages kitchen staff and assigns work on an ongoing basis to ensure all stations remain stocked before and during meal period.

January 16, 2023

Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

January 21, 2023

Prepares, sets-up and monitors daily food production, special functions, service and resident satisfaction through proper food handling guidelines and portion control.

April 10, 2023

Performs monthly kitchen audit and inspection to ensure all HACCP policies and procedures are being followed.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chef de Cuisine in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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87080

116542

100865

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

89188

120524

103065

What is the average salary for Chef de Cuisine in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chef de Cuisine in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chef de Cuisine ranges from $87,080 to $116,542 with the average base salary of $100,865. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,188 to $120,524 with the average total cash compensation of $103,065.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,865	$87,080 - $116,542
Bonus	$2,200	$2,108 - $3,982
Total Pay	$103,065	$89,188 - $120,524

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chef de Cuisine Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,570 - $117,198	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,570 - $117,198	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,470 - $117,064	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,537 - $117,153	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,537 - $117,153	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,577 - $114,530	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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