Chefs for hire in Jacksonville, FL

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    3,503

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED43%
    Associate's degree33%
    Bachelor's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years50%
    More than 10 years50%
  • Current company

    George Mason University
    LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years60%
    1-2 years40%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,503 profiles for Chefs in Jacksonville, FL

Last updated: Oct 17, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $54,037 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,379 – $70,567 yearly

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  • Grill Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    CompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCompTIA A+ServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IICertified Pool OperatorTIPS+8 more

    Skills

    ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Sous Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationIICRC CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseTIPS+14 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFrench CuisineLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWorkplace SafetySafety Protocol Adherence
  • Sous Chef

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseTIPSTWIC CardCNA+7 more

    Skills

    ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsStrategic PlanningTime Management

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 97 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 chefs?

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, sous chef/catering-kitchen manager and executive sous 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 17 years of professional experience.

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