Chefs for hire in Jacksonville, FL

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    2,164

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Supervising Experience9%
    Communication Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Associate's degree29%
    Bachelor's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years16%
    6-10 years16%
  • Current company

    Camellia at Deerwood
    98 Forty East Bistro & Bar
    ABBQ
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year19%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years44%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,164 profiles for Chefs in Jacksonville, FL

Last updated: Jul 17, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $53,125 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,003$68,829 yearly

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  • Executive Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationServsafe

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Word
  • Sous Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeTWIC CardNRP

    Skills

    Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceIndian CuisineAnalysis Skills
  • Head Grill Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerAEDCoachingFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual Experience
  • Business Owner

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSTWIC CardCNAAED

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsStrategic PlanningTime Management
  • Kitchen Manager

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafe

    Skills

    Food Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCRM SoftwareClient Database SystemsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems (Technically Supported)CRM System Proficiency

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 95 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: kitchen manager, sous chef and head grill 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 Jacksonville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 21 years of professional experience.

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