Chefs for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience11%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree31%Associate's degree24%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years24%More than 10 years72%Current company
Compass Group
Lavish Roots Catering
Aegis Living
Time at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years26%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 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 LicenseServsafeCNASkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational 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 SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineFrench CuisineProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsFounding Chef / Operator
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipScalabilityPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef
Bainbridge Island, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Dangerous GoodsFirst Aid CertificationHazmatHazardous Material HandlingDriver's LicenseIATA CertificationSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsShipping & ReceivingFood and Beverage Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic Planning
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
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/kitchen manager and executive sous 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 33 years of professional experience.
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