Chefs for hire in Phoenix, AZ
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8,333
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 61%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
The Cheesecake Factory
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Marriott International
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,333 profiles for Chefs in Phoenix, AZ
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Phoenix, AZ: $61,162 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,188 – $106,309 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (US)
Sous Chef
Scottsdale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipCommunication SkillsExecutive sushi chef
Glendale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipVegan CuisineFood Service ExperienceSous Chef
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementBilingualExecutive Chef
Scottsdale, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsSous Chef
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationMAST Permit+10 moreSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsKitchen Manager
Phoenix, Arizona
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceThai Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 99 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: sous chef, kitchen manager and executive sushi 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 Phoenix, AZ, 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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