Executive Chefs for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills17%Analysis Skills17%Communication Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED100%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Greek House Chefs
Legacy VenturesTime at current job
Less than a year67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 376 profiles for Executive Chefs in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Aug 10, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $74,722 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,016 – $94,610 yearly
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Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFloating Executive Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementFood/Beverage Director
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill Executive Chef role?
The average time to fill Executive Chef role is 55 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 Executive Chef include: organizational skills, analysis skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for Executive Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, TABC Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: floating executive chef, food/beverage director and chef.
What level of education is common for Executive Chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for Executive Chef in Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for Executive Chef?
Most executive chefs have 24 years of professional experience.
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