Chefs for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience11%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Associate's degree38%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years6%6-10 years10%Current company
Abner's Famous Chicken TendersAC Hotel Phoenix BiltmoreAmelia Gene’sTime at current job
Less than 1 year32%1-2 years13%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $40,312 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $26,493 – $61,337 yearly
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Chef
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourServsafeAssociate Safety ProfessionalSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementChef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceServingExecutive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsKitchen Manager
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsProduct ManagementGrillingSautéingOperating Kitchen EquipmentKitchen GrillsSous Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCDL BServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStation Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 93 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: kitchen manager, executive sous chef and station 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 Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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