Chefs for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Analysis Skills9%Education level
Associate's degree41%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years22%Current company
AARMARKAndiamo Italian Ristorante
Aramark
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years17%2-5 years53%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,271 profiles for Chefs in Austin, TX
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $67,808 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,740 – $132,351 yearly
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Chef Manager
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceConsultant Chef Owner
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineKitchen Manager/Executive Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
RecruitingHospitalityManagementManaging Hospitality TeamsHospitality Industry ExperienceHospitality ManagementCulinary Sous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCatering Sous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsPastry Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 93 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: leadership, supervising experience and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: catering sous chef, executive sous chef and consultant chef owner.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 21 years of professional experience.
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