Chefs for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Analysis Skills9%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%High school diploma or GED33%Associate's degree19%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years8%Current company
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Advent Health Riverview
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Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years19%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $56,498 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,019 – $67,889 yearly
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Kitchen Manager/Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsMexican CuisinePrivate Chef/Caterer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Payroll ProfessionalTeaching CertificationLifeguard ExperienceRegistered DietitianMaster PlumberCertified Athletic TrainerSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsRestaurant Sous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineComputer OperationComputer LiteracyManagementServsafeSous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationHVAC CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineCookingManagementKitchen Management
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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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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: executive sous chef, executive chef and catering lead and chief executive officer (ceo).
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Tampa, FL, 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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