Chefs for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Time Management8%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Associate's degree25%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%6-10 years24%3-5 years8%Current company
Bahia Resort HotelBELMONT PARK ENTERTAINMENT LLCBlack Angus Steakhouse
Time at current job
2-5 years36%1-2 years31%More than 5 years19%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $70,956 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,356 – $104,117 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceSous Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
COHNGuard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementKitchen Manager/Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipSous-chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardF EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL CCPR+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsMediterranean CuisineWe Rotate Our Specials Regularly.
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+5 moreSkills
American CuisineFrench CuisineHeavy LiftingTime ManagementBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyExecutive Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMediterranean CuisineTime ManagementLeadershipProduct 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 organizational 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: executive sous chef, sous chef and executive 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 Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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