Executive Chefs for hire in Reno, NV
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Analysis Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Associate's degree
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 50%
Current company
Caesars Entertainment
P F Chang's
Holiday by Atria
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 Reno, NV: $95,474 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $79,781 – $114,255 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementOwner/Executive Chef
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPS+3 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSous Chef
Sparks, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
CDLServsafe Food Handler CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationCrane OperationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAHVAC Certification+10 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHead Chef
Reno, Nevada
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsProduct ManagementManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual 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 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 communication skills.
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: sous chef, executive chef/kitchen manager and kitchen manager.
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 Reno, NV, 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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