Chefs for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Associate's degree31%Bachelor's degree28%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years10%6-10 years16%Current company
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Pia's TrattoriaPsomiTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years33%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 19, 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 Trainer+26 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsChef/Kitchen Manager
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipSchedule ManagementSous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMediterranean CuisineAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsSous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCulinary ExperienceExecutive Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 93 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 Food Handler Certification.
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 and sous chef/kitchen 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 Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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