Executive Chefs for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Analysis Skills8%Time Management6%Education level
Associate's degree40%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
The Twelve Thirty Club
4Top Hospitality Group
Aero Service GroupTime at current job
2-5 years71%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 985 profiles for Executive Chefs in Nashville, TN
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $91,120 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,528 – $122,954 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef/Executive Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCulinary ExperienceExecutive sous Chef
Antioch, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingExecutive Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSchedule ManagementFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood Production
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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 57 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, 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 and executive sous chef/kitchen manager.
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 Nashville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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