Head Chef Salaries in California

Write your own menus and manage your own purchasing. The desire to own the creative direction, cleanliness, and flow of the kitchen.

From $1,400 a week

Ensure guests enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience, every time. Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate necessary repairs.

$30 - $38 an hour

Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler and California Responsible Beverage Service certifications.

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Guest-facing comfort or desire to engage guests during service. When leaders are supported, their teams thrive — and that impact shows up in every guest’s…

$90,000 - $115,000 a year

Litigation control: Avoid legal challenges by conforming to Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) regulations; federal, state, county and city codes, laws and…

Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler and California Responsible Beverage Service certifications.

$90,000 - $110,000 a year