Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Time Management8%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Associate's degree34%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Asian fusion restaurantBear West BBQTime at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,513 profiles for Chefs in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $84,457 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,178 – $112,904 yearly
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Head Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAX-Ray CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCDL aNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceLine Cook
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsChef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementAmerican CuisineTime ManagementSous Chef / Culinary Leader
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingSous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceSous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHoisting LicenseSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceTime Management
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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, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
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: sous chef, head chef and jr 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 19 years of professional experience.
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