Chefs for hire in San Antonio, TX

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    2,321

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED37%
    Associate's degree34%
    Bachelor's degree22%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years32%
  • Current company

    The Hayden
    Adair Kitchen
    Allora at the pearl
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year21%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years47%

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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Antonio, TX: $52,406 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $32,000$85,825 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Sous Chef

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHACCP CertificationTWIC Card

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingBarbecueOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Executive Chef

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC Card

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership
  • Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadership
  • Sous Chef

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Travel Chef

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type ILifeguard ExperienceCertified Pool OperatorEPA Refrigeration CertificationHVAC CertificationAED

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceKnowledge ManagementLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Sous Chef

    San Antonio, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipFood PreparationKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsKnife Skills

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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 a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, area cooperate chef and travel 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 San Antonio, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 22 years of professional experience.

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