Restaurant Chef Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Restaurant Chef make in San Francisco, CA? The average Restaurant Chef salary in San Francisco, CA is $51,032 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $46,826 and $57,164. 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 ...

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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 - 48 days ago

Sous Chef-Foundry Grill

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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Sous Chef - Winter 24-25

Aspen Skiing Company - Aspen , CO

Job Description Summary The Sous Chef's (Overtime Eligible Manager) responsibility is to assist the Chef with daily restaurant operations. This position will require full coverage of the Chef ...

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Sous Chef - The Farnam, Autograph Collection, Omaha, NE

The Farnam, Autograph Collection, Omaha, NE - Omaha , NE

Minimum of two years experience as a Restaurant Chef in a similar size oper

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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 San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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57164

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Restaurant Chef ranges from $46,826 to $57,164 with the average base salary of $51,032. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,155 to $57,776 with the average total cash compensation of $51,392.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,032	$46,826 - $57,164
Bonus	$360	$329 - $612
Total Pay	$51,392	$47,155 - $57,776

* 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 San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,826 - $57,164	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,702 - $55,792	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,702 - $55,792	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,143 - $51,448	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,627 - $55,701	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,513 - $51,899	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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About San Francisco, California San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

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