Executive Chefs for hire in Sarasota, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills9%Analysis Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree37%High school diploma or GED35%Associate's degree26%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years4%Current company
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Kitchen SocialAgave BandidoTime at current job
Less than a year5%1-2 years30%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sarasota, FL: $82,476 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,499 – $97,876 yearly
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Executive chef
Siesta Key, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFrench CuisineExecutive Chef
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPS+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipExecutive Chef
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseOSHA 10ServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsCatering ExperienceExecutive Chef / Culinary Lead
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineIndian CuisineExecutive Chef
Sarasota, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic Planning
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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, communication skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: chef / sous chef, sous chef and executive chef / culinary lead.
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 Sarasota, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 25 years of professional experience.
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