High-paying Food Industry Jobs in Chattanooga

The Food Industry involves producing and distributing food items. Workers ensure safe handling, preparation, and quality control. Knowledge of hygiene standards is critical.


The 627 food industry jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $31,923 and $57,387 per year. Cook, Server and Kitchen Team Member are among the most popular high-paying roles in Chattanooga, TN.

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Updated Sep 08, 2026
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Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee
Job openings (Chattanooga)

Restaurant Manager

Chattanooga

$57,387 per year

Tennessee

$55,840 per year

Restaurant Leader

Chattanooga

$56,797 per year

Tennessee

$57,061 per year

Server

Chattanooga

$17.07 per hour

Tennessee

$17.40 per hour

Line Cook

Chattanooga

$16.94 per hour

Tennessee

$17.89 per hour

Bartender

Chattanooga

$16.20 per hour

Tennessee

$15.53 per hour

Dishwasher

Chattanooga

$14.61 per hour

Tennessee

$15.24 per hour

Cook

Chattanooga

$14.12 per hour

Tennessee

$14.40 per hour

Barista

Chattanooga

$13.65 per hour

Tennessee

$14.78 per hour

Kitchen Team Member

Chattanooga

$13.61 per hour

Tennessee

$14.23 per hour

Host/Hostess

Chattanooga

$13.36 per hour

Tennessee

$15.41 per hour

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