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executive chef Salary in tennessee

Based on 15 active job postings in tennessee  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$55,000
per year
Average Salary
$79,642
per year
Max Salary
$120,000
per year
Jobs Found
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Open executive chef Jobs in tennessee 15

RCS Hospitality Group Nashville, Tennessee
$100000 Full Time
Johnson City, Tennessee
$61000 Full Time
McLemore Resort Franklin, Tennessee
Full Time
Invited Clubs Franklin, Tennessee
Full Time
True Food Kitchen Nashville, Tennessee
Full Time
Bretton Woods Ski Area Nashville, Tennessee
Full Time
Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q Sumner County, Tennessee
Full Time
Inspiraco Johnson City, Tennessee
Full Time
FIREFLY MANAGEMENT LLC Spring Hill, Tennessee
Full Time
Undisclosed Chattanooga, Tennessee
Full Time

executive chef Salary FAQ

What is the average executive chef salary in tennessee?
Based on 752 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a executive chef in tennessee is approximately $79,642, with a range of $55,000 – $120,000.
How do I negotiate my executive chef salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect executive chef compensation in tennessee?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.