Executive Chefs for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Organizational Skills9%Analysis Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree44%High school diploma or GED27%Associate's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years2%6-10 years12%More than 10 years86%Current company
Sodexo
Aladdin Foods/Elior GroupAMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Time at current job
Less than 1 year21%1-2 years23%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $98,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,658 – $132,774 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 LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsEXECUTIVE CHEF
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCulinary Consultant
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Capitol Heights, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Bladensburg, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
ASQC CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineCulinary 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: leadership, organizational 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: owner/executive chef, culinary consultant and chef de cuisine.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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