Executive Chefs for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
Eurest Dining Service
SODEXO
The Cheesecake Factory
Time at current job
More than 5 years44%2-5 years33%Less than a year11%
Browse Indeed's database of 462 profiles for Executive Chefs in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $86,389 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,932 – $111,502 yearly
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Executive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCertified Compensation ProfessionalCertified Project ManagerDriver's License+7 moreSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianCertified Dietary ManagerServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineManagementCulinary Program Chair
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningExecutive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingExecutive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementRevenue GrowthIncreasing Sales RevenueChef de Cuisine/Sous Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipCasual 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 56 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
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: culinary program chair, executive sous chef and chef de cuisine/sous chef.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
High school diploma or GED 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 22 years of professional experience.
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