Executive Chefs for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills6%Supervising Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree34%Associate's degree29%High school diploma or GED26%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years16%More than 10 years80%Current company
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Aramark Corporation (IMI)ASEEL, INC (SUNdeVICH, A&D bar, Small Fry, Union Drinkery)Time at current job
Less than a year2%1-2 years23%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $98,390 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,479 – $129,977 yearly
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Executive Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFinancial ConceptsUpscale Casual ExperienceCafe Head Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSurveillanceCulinary ExperienceAutomotive RepairFood IndustrySous Chef
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyInventory ControlInventory ManagementKitchen Manager
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife Skills
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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, organizational skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe Food Manager Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: owner / executive chef and kitchen manager.
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 Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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