Chefs for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree14%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
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Beautiful SouthTime at current job
2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%Less than a year22%
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Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $60,233 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,139 – $97,687 yearly
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Sous Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeSous Chef
Louisville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceSupervisor Catering Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsPatient CareKitchen Manager/Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningSous chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsConstruction 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, 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, executive chef and 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 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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