Executive Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience8%Education level
Bachelor's degree34%Associate's degree29%High school diploma or GED21%Years of experience
1-2 years2%6-10 years12%More than 10 years86%Current company
Tufts University
Aramark for Boston University Dining ServicesBenchmark Senior living, New Pond villageTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years20%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $100,502 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,507 – $133,772 yearly
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Executive Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExcecutive Chef
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LatinSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsChef Manager
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSCertified SommelierHACCP CertificationSkills
High-End SalesStrategic PlanningFrench CuisineCustomer SupportPOS SystemsGreeting CustomersExecutive Sous Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
QuickbooksDriver's LicenseQuickbooks Certified ProadvisorAccounting SoftwareCPRServsafeSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSustainable SourcingAmerican CuisineHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Malden, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceMexican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsBartender
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicros POSPOS
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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 57 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, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: executive sous chef, bartender and chef/mentor.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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