Chefs for hire in San Francisco, CA
Find chefs who excel in creating flavorful dishes, managing kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Francisco, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
5,568
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience9%Analysis Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Associate's degree30%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years26%Current company
Alexandria District for Science and Technology / ClubCorpARQUETBarr MansionTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years20%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,568 profiles for Chefs in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $96,287 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,939 – $123,717 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Head Chef
South San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceSous Chef
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceOSHA 10TIPSDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordWord EmbeddingsTrainingInventory ManagementHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisinePresentation SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Pacifica, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseTIPSSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipEXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational Skills
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
📈 High volumeFor large organizations requiring max scale and custom solutions
Recommended for teams hiring at large scale
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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, 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: sous chef, executive chef and head 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 Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply