Executive Chefs for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Associate's degree
- 34%
- High school diploma or GED
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Hilton
The Cheesecake Factory
Morrisons Healthcare
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 11%
- 1-2 years
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $80,618 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,697 – $108,870 yearly
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Executive Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Kitchen Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Louisville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseCertified Notary PublicRegistered DietitianF EndorsementSafe Quality Food Certification+3 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsChef
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen KnivesGM / EXECUTIVE CHEF
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+2 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining 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 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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 kitchen manager, chef and sous 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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 28 years of professional experience.
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