Culinary Chef Salary in Nashville, Tennessee

How much does a Culinary Chef make in Nashville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Chef in Nashville, TN is $50,944. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,283 to $59,397, with most professionals earning between $38,218 and $67,092.

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Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP, basic food temperatures, proper food handling and good judgment of quantity, quality and production.

August 07, 2022

Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items specified by the college and/or Dallas County Community College System.

January 04, 2023

Develop positive customer relations through proactive interactions with team members, guests, contractors, and suppliers.

March 03, 2023

Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff.

March 24, 2023

Assist the Chef with overall culinary direction and development of the team, while promoting teamwork and a fun work environment.

May 03, 2023

Manages the selection, training, development, and performance of assigned staff.

May 06, 2023

Create an enjoyable and productive work environment by leading by example and taking a proactive position and encouraging an open line of communication regarding kitchen operations, safety and sanitation, and human resources issues.

May 07, 2023

Collaborates with the dietician or appropriate staff members regarding initial and ongoing clinical nutritional assessments and menu planning according to nutritional needs and adjusting for special menus.

May 12, 2023

Plan menus, schedule production, create purchase orders for food, assure all food is safe and fresh, and prepare menu items according the BSRG standards to meet and exceed guest expectations.

May 13, 2023

Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Culinary Chef in Nashville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

44283

59397

50944

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44664

60181

51442

What is the average salary for Culinary Chef in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Chef in Nashville, TN. The base salary for Culinary Chef ranges from $44,283 to $59,397 with the average base salary of $50,944. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,664 to $60,181 with the average total cash compensation of $51,442.

View Average Salary for Culinary Chef as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,944	$44,283 - $59,397
Bonus	$497	$381 - $785
Total Pay	$51,442	$44,664 - $60,181

* 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.

Culinary Chef Salary Near Nashville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,218 - $59,309	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,129 - $59,190	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,956 - $58,959	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,128 - $56,506	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,454 - $56,944	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,983 - $56,312	COMPARE TO Nashville, TN

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About Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. The city is the county seat of Davidson County and is located on the Cumberland River. The city's population ranks 24th in the U.S. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the total consolidated city-county population stood at 691,243. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-independent municipalities within Davidson County, was 667,560 in 2017. Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The 2017 population of the entire 14-...

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