Chefs for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Supervising Experience8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree33%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years14%More than 10 years82%Current company
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Less than 1 year26%1-2 years18%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $70,539 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,900 – $217,674 yearly
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Chef
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCalifornia Labor LawOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef III
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsIndian CuisineHead Chef and Kitchen Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceVegan CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAssociate's DegreePMPAssociate's Degree in MathematicsDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementSous Chef/Line Cook
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsFood and Beverage Operations Manager
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsBusiness Coaching
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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, supervising experience 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: general manager/ bar coordinator & developer, sous chef/kitchen manager and sous chef/line cook.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree 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 17 years of professional experience.
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