Executive Chefs for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
Associate's degree29%Bachelor's degree27%High school diploma or GED24%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%6-10 years30%3-5 years8%Current company
Lillie PearlRichmond Restaurant GroupAramark
Time at current job
2-5 years45%1-2 years23%More than 5 years23%
Browse Indeed's database of 628 profiles for Executive Chefs in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $72,176 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,241 – $92,626 yearly
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Manager
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipJust-In-TimeOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered Dietetic TechnicianServsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCatering Chef
Henrico, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineProduct ManagementExecutive Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIDriver's LicenseLow-Voltage Electrical SystemsCDL aCDL BLow Voltage License+4 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementChef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipFood Safety
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
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 sous chef, head chef/manager and 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 Richmond, VA, 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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