Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience11%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years16%More than 10 years78%Current company
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Private RestaurantThe Friendly Toast
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years26%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,281 profiles for Chefs in Boston, MA
Last updated: Sep 2, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $83,374 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,707 – $109,112 yearly
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Executive Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
French CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarExecutive Chef
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electrical LicenseServsafe+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
QuickbooksDriver's LicenseQuickbooks Certified ProadvisorAccounting SoftwareCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSustainable SourcingAmerican CuisineHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceHead Chef
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExcecutive Chef
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LatinSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
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: executive chef, executive chef/kitchen manager 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 Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 26 years of professional experience.
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