Chefs for hire in Dallas, TX

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    7,502

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED48%
    Associate's degree30%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years34%
  • Current company

    Armor brewing company
    Assembly Ice House | Tacorro Tacos & Tequila | Cliff Coffee
    Bar35 by bucks wild
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year26%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dallas, TX: $58,454 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,852$100,935 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Sous Chef

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationLife & Health Insurance LicenseLife Insurance License+7 more

    Skills

    Thai CuisineLeadershipAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceHost/Hostess Experience
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCaregiving
  • Jr. Sous Chef

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+11 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Sous Chef/Line Cook

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationGuard CardFood Safety CertificationTIPSPERC CardDriver's License+7 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime Management
  • Sous Chef

    Dallas, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceTime Management

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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, communication skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.

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 / executive sous chef and sous chef/line cook.

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 Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 29 years of professional experience.

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