Executive Chefs for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 31%
- Associate's degree
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Top Golf
Eurest Dining
Outback Steakhouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $70,767 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,701 – $91,551 yearly
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Chef/Caterer
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsExecutive Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIDriver's LicenseLow-Voltage Electrical SystemsCDL aCDL BLow Voltage License+4 moreSkills
ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineVegan CuisineFrench Cuisine
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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, organizational 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, chef/caterer 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 Richmond, VA, 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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