Chefs for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years32%More than 10 years60%Current company
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Atlas Roofing Corporation
Time at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years24%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 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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Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationEPA CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineHead Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineSouthern Style CuisineBarbecueWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementChef Manager
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseCDL CCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipBarbecueKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMexican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadership
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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 time management.
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: lead chef, executive sous chef 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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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