Executive Chefs for hire in Dallas, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership15%Analysis Skills9%Communication Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree44%High school diploma or GED25%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
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More than 5 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dallas, TX: $91,207 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,993 – $124,175 yearly
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Executive Chef Executive Chef
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Product ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef/Manager
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCaregivingExecutive Chef
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Irving, Texas
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsThai CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Dallas, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceSupervising 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 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 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 sous chef, executive chef/manager and executive chef executive chef.
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 Dallas, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 23 years of professional experience.
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