Executive Chefs for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership17%Communication Skills17%Organizational Skills11%Education level
Bachelor's degree100%Years of experience
6-10 years33%More than 10 years67%Current company
Areas
Sessions By The Bay
Wonderland Ocean PubTime at current job
1-2 years100%
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Last updated: Aug 8, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $96,301 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,634 – $129,462 yearly
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Executive Chef & Culinary Director (Strategic Partnership)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltServsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalServsafeSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineForecastingLine Cook
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCPRConfidential ClearanceServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsServer
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsGreek CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer Service
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and CPR.
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 director (strategic partnership), line cook and server.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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