Executive Chefs for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience8%Analysis Skills7%Education level
Associate's degree35%High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years4%6-10 years16%Current company
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Kirby Pine estateSerenity funeral homeTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years15%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $82,334 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,422 – $100,545 yearly
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Executive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCertified Compensation ProfessionalCertified Project ManagerDriver's License+8 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningStation Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef /Taskforce
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineFinancial ConceptsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Food and Beverage Industry ExpertiseFood Service ExperienceBudgetingInventory ControlInventory ManagementMenu Planning
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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 52 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, supervising experience and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler 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: executive chef/ food and beverage manager/consultant, kitchen manager and station 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 Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 21 years of professional experience.
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