Chefs for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED31%Associate's degree31%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Hard Rock International
True Food Kitchen
Culinary Dropout
Time at current job
2-5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,404 profiles for Chefs in Austin, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $61,908 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,880 – $113,123 yearly
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chef,hostess,cook,server,
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerBC/BEDriver's LicenseServsafeCOTA+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSr. Sous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineClient Relationship ManagementSous Chef/Chef de Cuisine
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsRoundsman/ PM
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsForeign Language ProficiencySmoking (Cooking Technique)Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingBarbecueOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsRegistered DietitianTIPSDriver's License+9 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineBudgeting SoftwareCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 97 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, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: executive chef, executive chef/kitchen manager and chef,hostess,cook,server,.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED 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 13 years of professional experience.
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