Chefs for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree34%High school diploma or GED32%Associate's degree26%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years22%More than 10 years74%Current company
Advent Health Riverview
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Time at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years22%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $55,926 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,473 – $67,301 yearly
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Private Chef/Caterer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Payroll ProfessionalTeaching CertificationLifeguard ExperienceRegistered DietitianMaster PlumberCertified Athletic TrainerSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Pastry Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismAdvanced Knife SkillsMediterranean CuisineSous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMediterranean CuisineAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsRestaurant Sous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineComputer OperationComputer LiteracyManagementServsafeHead Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
American CuisineMexican CuisineLeadershipBarista ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsKitchen 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 Cuisine
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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, Driver's License and Servsafe Food Manager Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, private chef/caterer and kitchen manager/chef.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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