Executive Chefs for hire in Austin, TX

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    730

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Analysis Skills10%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    Associate's degree41%
    Bachelor's degree28%
    High school diploma or GED26%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years6%
    More than 10 years90%
  • Current company

    Aramark
    Home Chef Works LLC
    Punch Bowl Social
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year22%
    1-2 years22%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026

Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Austin, TX: $81,757 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $57,051$117,163 yearly

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  • Chef Manager

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising Experience
  • Executive Chef/Consultant

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianTIPSDriver's LicenseHACCP Certification

    Skills

    ScalabilityLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineBudgeting SoftwareCommunication Skills
  • Executive Chef/Owner

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • Lead Bartender/ Server

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Dining Manager

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsFinancial ConceptsFast Casual Experience
  • Culinary Sous Chef

    Austin, Texas

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

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What's the average time to fill an executive chef role?

The average time to fill an executive chef role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do executive chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive chef include: leadership, analysis skills and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?

Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to executive chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: lead bartender/ server, executive chef/consultant and executive chef/owner.

What level of education is common for an executive chef?

Associate's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?

Most executive chefs have 22 years of professional experience.

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