Chefs for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree23%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years20%More than 10 years72%Current company
Mossfire GrillABBQAlder & OakTime at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years31%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 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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Sous Chef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsKitchen Manager
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
Food Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCRM SoftwareClient Database SystemsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems (Technically Supported)CRM System ProficiencyBusiness Owner
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOperations Manager/kitchen manager
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSTWIC CardCNAAEDSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementHead Grill Chef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCoachingFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseAEDSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAdvanced Knife 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, 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: sous chef, head grill 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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