Executive Chefs for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Associate's degree
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- High school diploma or GED
- 24%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Elior North America
Morrison Healthcare
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $98,762 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,656 – $130,651 yearly
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Sous Chef
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAmerican CuisineSous Chef
District Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Falls Church, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineKitchen ManagementExecutive Chef
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAdvanced Knife SkillsProduct ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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, organizational skills and communication 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 sous chef, sous chef and executive retail 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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 21 years of professional experience.
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