Chefs for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree25%Associate's degree23%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years22%More than 10 years72%Current company
A Kitchen+BarAir CulinareAMFM Healthcare
Time at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years27%2-5 years41%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,004 profiles for Chefs in Washington, DC
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $81,555 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,996 – $100,782 yearly
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Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeOrganizational SkillsFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementExecutive Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeExecutive Chef
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food HandlingFood Safety Sanitizing ProceduresCleaningClean Workspace MaintenanceKitchen Health and Safety StandardsFood Service CleaningSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningChef
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMexican CuisineOwner/Executive Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMediterranean CuisineCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceChef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis Skills
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: executive chef and owner/executive 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 Washington, DC, 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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