Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Supervising Experience8%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Bachelor's degree19%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years10%Current company
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Vacanza RomanaAcorn Ridge CasinoTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years23%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $87,490 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,339 – $115,385 yearly
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Certified Dietary Manager/Executive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseTIPSConfidential ClearanceSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAEMT CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCNAAEDLVNSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCaregivingExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsManagementRestaurant ManagementRestaurant ExperienceDirector of Food and Beverage
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceJr. Sous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementFood Service ExperienceCleaningKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCooking
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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, supervising experience and communication 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: director of food and beverage, assistant general manager / acting executive chef and 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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 27 years of professional experience.
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