Chefs for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Supervising Experience17%Leadership11%Analysis Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree33%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
Alexandria District for Science and Technology / ClubCorpProof of the PuddingTime at current job
2-5 years67%More than 5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 10, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $96,946 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,159 – $125,049 yearly
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Private Chef/Caterer, Volunteer
Walnut Creek, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsThai CuisineTraveling Event Chef
Pacifica, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipFood SafetyOrganizing EventsExecutive Chef/Culinary Director
Lafayette, California
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceCatering ExperienceManagement
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What's the average time to fill Chef role?
The average time to fill 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 Chef include: supervising experience, leadership and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: traveling event chef, executive chef/culinary director and private chef/caterer, volunteer.
What level of education is common for Chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for Chef in San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for Chef?
Most chefs have 31 years of professional experience.
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