Executive Chefs for hire in Nashville, TN
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 14%
- Analysis Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 39%
- Associate's degree
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Sodexo
Longhorn Steakhouse
Compass Group
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 5, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $91,375 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,346 – $122,162 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef/Executive Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Madison, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef/Culinary Operations Leader
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceExecutive Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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/kitchen manager, executive sous chef/executive chef and executive 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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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