Chefs for hire in Philadelphia, PA
Find chefs who excel in creating flavorful dishes, managing kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Philadelphia, PA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
9,064
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills7%Education level
Associate's degree39%High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years4%Current company
Sodexo
1906 at Longwood gardensActs retirement community
Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years19%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,064 profiles for Chefs in Philadelphia, PA
Last updated: Aug 15, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Philadelphia, PA: $77,481 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,567 – $91,560 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Executive Chef
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineProduction Manager/Chef
Haddon Heights, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMexican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef/General Manager
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineAssistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Darby, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationJourneyman PlumberServsafePlumbing Apprentice LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeAmerican CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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 Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: executive chef, sous chef and production manager/chef.
What level of education is common for a Chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for a Chef in Philadelphia, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Chef?
Most chefs have 23 years of professional experience.
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply