Culinary Director Salary in Kansas City, Kansas

How much does a Culinary Director make in Kansas City, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Culinary Director in Kansas City, KS is $108,663. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $72,326 to a high of $143,871, with most professionals earning between $89,643 and $127,092.

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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 Kansas City, KS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

89643

127092

108663

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

89726

129512

108857

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 Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Culinary Director ranges from $89,643 to $127,092 with the average base salary of $108,663. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,726 to $129,512 with the average total cash compensation of $108,857.

View Average Salary for Culinary Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$108,663	$89,643 - $127,092
Bonus	$193	$84 - $2,419
Total Pay	$108,857	$89,726 - $129,512

* 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 Kansas City, KS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,376 - $126,714	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Kansas City, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,661 - $127,119	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,376 - $126,714	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Overland Park, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,376 - $126,714	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,128 - $126,362	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,321 - $126,636	COMPARE TO Kansas City, KS

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About Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...

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