Restaurant Chef Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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How much does a Restaurant Chef make in Indianapolis, IN? The average Restaurant Chef salary in Indianapolis, IN is $39,723 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $36,449 and $44,497. 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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Part-Time Restaurant Chef

The Westerner - West Valley City , UT

We pay our Restaurant Chefs a competitive salary of $20/hr . If we have your attention about this part-time cooking position, please continue reading! ABOUT THE WESTERNER We first opened our doors in ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 11 days ago

Restaurant Chef

Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort - Phoenix , AZ

: Restaurant Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items based on standardized recipes for the Restaurant, Room Service, Poolside restaurant, and the Employee ...

ZipRecruiter - 54 days ago

Sous Chef/Restaurant Chef - 1952346

Haake Recruiting - Atlanta , GA

Our chef-driven restaurant group in vibrant Atlanta is seeking talented individuals like you to join our innovative team. What sets us apart? We're more than just a restaurant group; we're a ...

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Sous Chef-Foundry Grill $28-30

Sundance Mountain Resort - Provo , UT

Restaurant Chef Rate of Pay: $14.25-$17.50/Hour DOE Shift: Open Availability Must be available to work weekends and holidays Full-time, Year Round Position SUMMARY Responsible for properly cooking ...

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Sandcastles Restaurant Chef

Hilton Sandestin Beach - Miramar Beach , FL

Minimum of two years' experience as a Restaurant Chef in a similar size operation. Essential Functions: * Hire, train, and supervise the line cooks involved in preparing, cooking, and presenting food

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Assistant Chef - Room Service - MGM Grand

MGM Resorts International - Las Vegas , NV

As a Room Service Assistant Restaurant Chef II, you will be responsible for ensuring food quality is superior. You will also set the stage for guest experience with your welcoming smile and service

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 13 days ago

What does a Restaurant Chef do?

Common responsibilities of a Restaurant Chef

Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs.

September 15, 2022

Training and development of all staff, scheduling, meeting or exceeding budgeted labor and other cost centers, as well as overseeing the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, and sanitation.

November 18, 2022

Provide leadership and guidance to team members in the preparation and serving of high quality and great tasting meals according to dietary restrictions.

December 07, 2022

Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.

December 20, 2022

Follows all guidelines and regulations pertaining to efficient and sanitary food.

March 01, 2023

Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed banquet.

May 15, 2023

Manages and mentors staff, including hiring, performance managment, scheduling,issues of discipline and ongoing training/education of all employees.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Restaurant Chef in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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36449

44497

39723

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Includes base and annual incentives

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44973

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What is the average salary for Restaurant Chef in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Restaurant Chef in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Restaurant Chef ranges from $36,449 to $44,497 with the average base salary of $39,723. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,705 to $44,973 with the average total cash compensation of $40,003.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$39,723	$36,449 - $44,497
Bonus	$280	$256 - $476
Total Pay	$40,003	$36,705 - $44,973

* 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.

Restaurant Chef Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,792 - $43,695	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,434 - $44,478	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,404 - $44,442	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,688 - $42,347	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,506 - $42,125	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,553 - $42,183	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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