Executive Chefs for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Analysis Skills6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Associate's degree41%Bachelor's degree27%High school diploma or GED24%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years57%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,207 profiles for Executive Chefs in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $93,740 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,327 – $126,751 yearly
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Head Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCorporate Executive Chef
Mercer Island, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsEHSExecutive Chef III
Redmond, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementIndian CuisineExecutive Kitchen Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipBambooAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsManagementExecutive Chef
Renton, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceMenu PlanningFood SafetyMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
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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, analysis skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
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: sous chef, executive kitchen manager and corporate executive 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 Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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