Chefs for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills10%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years34%Current company
4 Rivers Restaurants, IncAndrew's Downtown/Rootstock/cateringAngelo’s Sandwich StopTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years38%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 2, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $53,280 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,962 – $69,303 yearly
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Chef/ sous chef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingSOUS CHEF | DINING SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialCPRServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingManaging Teams as a ChefFood Service ExperienceSous Chef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSCPRServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBusiness Owner
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceChef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationOSHA 10CPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadership
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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, communication skills and supervising experience.
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: sous chef, executive 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 Jacksonville, FL, 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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