Chefs for hire in Houston, TX

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    7,200

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Communication Skills10%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED45%
    Associate's degree32%
    Bachelor's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years28%
    More than 10 years66%
  • Current company

    Atlas Roofing Corporation
    BERG HOSPITALITY
    Blue Sushi Sake Grill
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years25%
    2-5 years47%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Houston, TX: $57,873 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $29,329$114,195 yearly

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  • Sous Chef

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningUpscale Casual Experience
  • Head Chef

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAmerican CuisineSouthern Style CuisineBarbecueWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime Management
  • Chef

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Executive Chef

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+5 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsAmerican Cuisine
  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Houston, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's License+11 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Kitchen Manager

    Stafford, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsJust-In-TimeOrganizational Skills

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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: Servsafe, Food Handler 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 sous chef and kitchen manager.

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

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 18 years of professional experience.

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