Executive Chefs for hire in Honolulu, HI
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Analysis Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Associate's degree
- 36%
- High school diploma or GED
- 28%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Topgolf
Four Seasons
The Cheesecake Factory
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Honolulu, HI: $95,763 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,447 – $144,538 yearly
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Executive Chef
Honolulu, Hawaii
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Honolulu, Hawaii
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineExecutive Chef
Honolulu, Hawaii
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationSecret ClearanceFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipSous Chef (Opening Team)
Honolulu, Hawaii
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Honolulu, Hawaii
Licenses & certifications
LVNDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Honolulu, Hawaii
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperiencePresentation Skills
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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, analysis skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety 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, sous chef/kitchen manager and sous chef (opening team).
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 Honolulu, HI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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