Salary of Chef in Canada 2026

How much does a Chef earn?

Salary of Chef in Canada 2026

Salary of Chef in Canada

$38,028 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
The average Chef salary in Canada is ,028 per year or per hour. Entry level positions start at an income of ,172 per year, while more experienced professionals earn up to ,000 per year.

Minimum
$32,172 Average salary
$38,028 Maximum
$60,000

Salary data updated: February 2026

About this role

Chefs are culinary professionals with a flair for creativity and innovation to provide a unique gastronomic experience.

Typical duties
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
Key skills
plan menus maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature use reheating techniques develop food waste reduction strategies use food cutting tools use culinary finishing techniques design indicators for food waste reduction handover the food preparation area work in a hospitality team instruct kitchen personnel store raw food materials types of whisks think creatively about food and beverages food waste monitoring systems use cooking techniques
In-demand technologies
Facebook Google Sheets Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word
Education requirements: Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Career progression

Chefs
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There are 3 job listings for Chef in Canada

  • Chef / Sous Chef

    1 week ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada, ON Joey Restaurant Group Part-time

    This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you...

  • Chef / Sous Chef

    1 week ago

    Winnipeg, MB, Canada Joey Restaurant Group Part-time

    This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you...

  • Chef / Sous Chef

    Found at: Whatjobs CA C2 - 1 week ago

    Winnipeg, MB, Canada Joey Restaurant Group Part-time

    This is about you. Your passion, purpose and potential. In you we see care, drive, confidence and curiosity. When you...

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Chef

The average salary for Chef is CAD38,028 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Chef in Canada.

The lowest salary of Chef per year in Canada is CAD32,172

The highest salary for Chef per year in Canada is CAD60,000

Data updated: February 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.