Executive Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Analysis Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Associate's degree
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
University of California, Davis
Topgolf
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 80%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $83,806 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,371 – $104,250 yearly
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Executive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef / Culinary Leader
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingExecutive Chef
North Highlands, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSAEDCDL+8 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementUpscale Casual 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 55 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 analysis 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: executive chef / culinary operations leader and sous chef / culinary leader.
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 Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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