Chefs for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree57%High school diploma or GED26%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years4%6-10 years18%Current company
Home Chef Works LLCPunch Bowl Social
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years17%2-5 years47%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,371 profiles for Chefs in Austin, TX
Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $67,510 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,973 – $130,319 yearly
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Head Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRTABC CertificationAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsBarbecueHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsKitchen Manager
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineChef Manager
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 92 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and TABC Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef/kitchen manager, owner/executive chef and personal chef.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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