Chefs for hire in Austin, TX
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4,358
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 47%
- Vocational or technical training
- 22%
- Associate's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Hard Rock International
Bon Appetit at Google
Jw marriot
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 13%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,358 profiles for Chefs in Austin, TX
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $60,914 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,904 – $120,066 yearly
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Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSous Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingMenu PlanningHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementLeadershipFood PreparationKitchen KnivesExecutive Chef
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipManagementProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsChef de Partie
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMenu PlanningQuality Assurance
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 99 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 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: sous chef, executive chef and executive sous chef.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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