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Most popular skills

Leadership 13%
Supervising Experience 12%
Time Management 8%

Education level

Associate's degree 33%
Bachelor's degree 31%
High school diploma or GED 27%

Years of experience

3-5 years 8%
6-10 years 24%
More than 10 years 68%

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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 18%
2-5 years 56%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,968 profiles for Chefs in Seattle, WA

Last updated: Jul 11, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Seattle, WA: $82,390 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,157$114,746 yearly

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Executive Chef

Seattle, Washington State

Licenses & certifications

MAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCNA

Skills

Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Seattle, Washington State

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP Certification

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Pastry Chef

Seattle, Washington State

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe

Skills

Product ManagementPresentation SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineVegan CuisineMicrosoft Word

Sous Chef

Seattle, Washington State

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsIndian CuisineMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineThai CuisineFrench Cuisine

Head Chef

Seattle, Washington State

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

Skills

Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills

Tasting Room Manager

Seattle, Washington State

Licenses & certifications

AEDFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's License

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis Skills

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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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver's License, 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: pastry chef, head chef and assistant executive kitchen manager.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Associate's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 24 years of professional experience.

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