Culinary Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Culinary Director make in the United States? The average Culinary Director salary in the United States is $52,705 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $46,702 and $59,760. 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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Executive Chef at Senior Living Community
Brookdale Senior Living - San Marcos , CA
Here you'll find opportunities to grow your career at any level whether you have direct contact ... Directly supervises and trains kitchen personnel on all related culinary activities. 5+ Years ...
Brookdale Senior Living - 1 day ago
Executive Chef, Picco Restaurant Larkspur
Fine dining restaurant Southern Marin - Larkspur , CA
... culinary excellence with incredible skill to create exciting new dishes, appropriate for the venue's concept. • Proven ability to direct staff clearly and concisely while positively influencing ...
Upward.net - 10 days ago
Executive Chef
Mama Shelter Los Angeles - Los Angeles , CA
Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities * Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards * Estimate food requirements; manage inventory, ordering and receiving * Strict ...
Culinary Agents - 1 day ago
Culinary Director
Harper Associates - Detroit , MI
Culinary Director $100-125,000 Unique opportunity with Detroit based restaurant company. Will spearhead new menu development, staff training, restaurant consulting, high end off premise catering
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Executive Chef
OSU Cowboy Dining, LLC - Stillwater , OK
As the Executive Chef you will oversee all culinary operations and report to the Director, while guiding 20+ team members working with state-of-the-art culinary technology. Responsibilities: • ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Director of Culinary Programs
HORIZON HOSPITALITY (Hospitality Executive Search) - Jacksonville , FL
A prestigious professional chef organization is seeking a Director of Culinary Programs for their team. Excellent benefits and work environment. This exciting opportunity would be great for someone ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
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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 Culinary Director in the United States. The base salary for Culinary Director ranges from $46,702 to $59,760 with the average base salary of $52,705. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,023 to $61,876 with the average total cash compensation of $54,311.

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