Executive Chefs for hire in Fort Myers, FL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Analysis Skills10%
    Communication Skills6%
  • Education level

    Associate's degree46%
    High school diploma or GED26%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years82%
    6-10 years16%
    3-5 years2%
  • Current company

    Flik Hospitality Group
    Artichoke catering INC
    Babcock National
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years41%
    More than 5 years36%
    1-2 years21%

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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Fort Myers, FL: $80,062 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $64,688$99,091 yearly

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  • Executive Chef

    Fort Myers, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsHACCP CertificationServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsAmerican Cuisine
  • Executive Chef

    Fort Myers, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCulinary Arts Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Executive Chef

    Cape Coral, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+4 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Chef

    Fort Myers, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+3 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsGreek CuisineLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineAdvanced Knife Skills
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Cape Coral, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Cape Coral, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCPRMotorcycle License

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineHeavy Lifting

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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, analysis skills and communication skills.

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, NRO executive chef and head 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 Fort Myers, FL, 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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