Culinary Director Salary in Charlotte, North Carolina

How much does a Culinary Director make in Charlotte, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Director in Charlotte, NC is $107,771. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,732 to a high of $142,690, with most professionals earning between $88,907 and $126,049.

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

September 22, 2022

Lead efforts between commissary, operations and store teams to upgrade our ordering / receiving, sales forecasting, labor scheduling and product shelf life capabilities (production scheduling, sell-by dates, delivery, packaging, etc.

September 28, 2022

Assist the Executive Chef in the development of recipes and menus to better utilize ingredients and improve execution, resulting in increased food quality, reduction of waste, and improved profitability.

December 27, 2022

Planning and directing work schedules to assign and coordinate the work of dietary team members to promote efficiency of operations and in accordance with budgeted hours, ensuring that all shifts are staffed.

January 30, 2023

Monitor/inspect and maintain pantries, refrigerators, freezers and other culinary equipment and supplies to ensure that stock levels are maintained and safety and sanitary quality standards met.

February 19, 2023

Manage turnover and ensure current and future staffing through development of recruiting sources and through appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education.

February 22, 2023

Prepare and plan the Culinary Services budget for food, equipment, supplies, labor, and other Culinary Services areas for review and approval of the Administrator/Manager.

April 24, 2023

Provide individual employment assistance to participants by helping them secure employment during and upon completion of the culinary arts program.

May 03, 2023

Develop, review, and update Culinary Services related policies and procedures in the campus ensuring compliance with current standards, guidelines, and regulations while meeting the company needs.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Culinary Director in Charlotte, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

88907

126049

107771

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88990

128448

107963

What is the average salary for Culinary Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Culinary Director in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Culinary Director ranges from $88,907 to $126,049 with the average base salary of $107,771. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,990 to $128,448 with the average total cash compensation of $107,963.

View Average Salary for Culinary Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$107,771	$88,907 - $126,049
Bonus	$192	$83 - $2,399
Total Pay	$107,963	$88,990 - $128,448

* 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 Director Salary Near Charlotte, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,159 - $123,571	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,973 - $121,889	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,815 - $125,919	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,649 - $125,684	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,184 - $122,189	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,978 - $124,732	COMPARE TO Charlotte, NC

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About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 859,035, making it the 17th-most populous city in the United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area's population ranks 22nd in the U.S., and had a 2016 population of 2,474,314. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2016 census-estimated population of 2,632,249. Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as...

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