Chefs for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years6%6-10 years12%Current company
Aramark
Anna’s Corporation LLCAzur (Pre-Opening)Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years24%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $74,449 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,936 – $108,815 yearly
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Executive Chef
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationCDLFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
West Hollywood, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceThai CuisineOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineDistrict Chef
Inglewood, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSalesChef de Cuisine
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFrench CuisineTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef Manager
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceHead Chef
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsAmerican CuisineMediterranean CuisineProduct ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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 a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: head chef, sous chef/line cook 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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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