Executive Chefs for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Leadership15%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Associate's degree33%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree26%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $84,891 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,879 – $112,815 yearly
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Senior Sous Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
American CuisineAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsKaya Executive Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, 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 chef/kitchen manager, executive chef / executive sous chef and kaya executive 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 Pittsburgh, PA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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