Chefs for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Applebee's
Arnold’s Country KitchenBack 40 Dining & CocktailsTime at current job
1-2 years29%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
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Last updated: Oct 1, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $58,878 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,646 – $81,287 yearly
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Sous Chef/Line Cook/Prep Cook
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceIndustrial CleaningCleaningHead Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBanquet ExperienceServingSous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseCash HandlingDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceSOUS CHEF
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCulinary ExperienceKitchen ExperienceBakingBroiler Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTemperature MonitoringTemperature ControlTime/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS)Menu Planning
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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: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: sous chef, executive sous chef/kitchen manager and lead 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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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