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Most popular skills

Leadership 13%
Supervising Experience 10%
Communication Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 49%
Associate's degree 26%
Bachelor's degree 23%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
3-5 years 12%
6-10 years 16%

Current company

Morrison Healthcare
6th&G Breakfast Co
American Cruise Lines

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 41%
1-2 years 27%
2-5 years 22%

Browse Indeed's database of 784 profiles for Chefs in Knoxville, TN

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $60,238 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $36,079$100,573 yearly

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Production Worker

Knoxville, Tennessee

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationCertified Personal TrainerAEDCertified Athletic TrainerFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler Certification

Skills

Host/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsLatte ArtAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining Experience

Chef

Knoxville, Tennessee

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining Experience

Restaurant General Manager

Knoxville, Tennessee

Licenses & certifications

Class DTABC CertificationBartender LicenseEPA CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceTime Management

Kitchen Manager

Knoxville, Tennessee

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe

Skills

Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining Experience

Floating Executive Chef

Knoxville, Tennessee

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe

Skills

Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management

General Manager (GM)

Knoxville, Tennessee

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationF EndorsementServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining Experience

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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: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Safety Certification.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: general manager (gm), floating executive chef and restaurant 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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.

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