Executive Chefs for hire in Springfield, MA
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Most popular skills
Supervising Experience12%Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years20%More than 10 years78%Current company
Aladdin Campus Dinning at Elms CollegeAmherst Public HouseApplebee’s Bar and Grill
Time at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years18%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, MA: $88,047 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,819 – $107,942 yearly
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Manager
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingHead Chef
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Class DFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Agawam, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipDirector of Food and Beverage
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Purchasing ManagerTIPSDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningExecutive Chef
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationLeadershipServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceSustainable SourcingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHead Chef
Springfield, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising 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 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: supervising experience, leadership and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
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: head chef, director of food and beverage and senior manager executive steward.
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 Springfield, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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