Chefs for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Associate's degree
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Topgolf
Maggiano's Little Italy
Buffalo Wild Wings
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,132 profiles for Chefs in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $76,960 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,900 – $206,514 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Executive Sous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineResearch and Development Chef
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef/Line Cook
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsKitchen Manager
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsSchedule Management
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 96 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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, kitchen manager and sous chef/line cook.
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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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