Executive Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Bachelor's degree28%Associate's degree25%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%Less than a year10%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $101,747 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,466 – $137,181 yearly
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Executive Chef
South Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipExecutive 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 SkillsSous Chef
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
French CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electrical LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFood Production Supervisor
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual 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 53 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, 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, executive chef - culinary director – hospitality expert and food production supervisor.
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 25 years of professional experience.
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