Executive Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Analysis Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Associate's degree
- 30%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Yard House
Beacon Hill Hotel
Gordon Ramsay Burger
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $103,133 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,254 – $137,679 yearly
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Head Chef
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHead Chef
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Saugus, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCertified Sommelier+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSustainable SourcingAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsSous Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining Experience
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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 58 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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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 chef/kitchen manager, head chef and executive sous chef.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
High school diploma or GED 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 26 years of professional experience.
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