Chefs for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience11%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Bachelor's degree35%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years24%More than 10 years70%Current company
Compass Group
Din Tai Fung
Aegis Living
Time at current job
Less than 1 year11%1-2 years27%2-5 years54%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,978 profiles for Chefs in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Jul 16, 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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Pastry Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
Product ManagementPresentation SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineVegan CuisineMicrosoft WordExecutive Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCNASkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Executive Kitchen Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHead Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTasting Room Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsChef de Cuisine | Sous Chef | Lead Trainer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsThai CuisineCommunication SkillsLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 95 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: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: assistant executive kitchen manager, executive chef/kitchen manager and tasting room manager.
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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 31 years of professional experience.
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