Chefs for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience10%Analysis Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree32%High school diploma or GED29%Associate's degree24%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years20%Current company
3C HospitalityAl rafidain marketBallast Point Little ItalyTime at current job
Less than a year35%1-2 years18%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $71,154 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,821 – $110,494 yearly
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Food Services Director
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceManagementTeam ManagementFood Service ExperienceExecutive Chef & Culinary Director (Strategic Partnership)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltServsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineForecastingSous Chef/Catering Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceLine Cook
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCPRConfidential ClearanceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBilingualExecutive Chef
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingFast Casual 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 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, supervising experience and analysis 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 chef, director of food and beverage and executive chef & culinary director (strategic partnership).
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree 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 21 years of professional experience.
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