Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Sodexo
Top Golf
Benchmark Senior Living
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year33%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,355 profiles for Chefs in Boston, MA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $84,326 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,681 – $111,664 yearly
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Head Chef
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineManagementAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMenu DesignAssisting with Meal PlanningExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsSous Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationChef / Cook
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsIndian CuisineThai Cuisine
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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: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
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/kitchen manager and executive 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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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