Executive Chefs for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Leadership17%Supervising Experience11%Upscale Casual Experience11%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%Bachelor's degree50%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
KILN @ HOTEL HERONKimpton Monaco HotelMiss Toya'sTime at current job
2-5 years100%
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Last updated: Aug 11, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $98,338 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,614 – $131,367 yearly
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Executive Chef
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipScalabilityUpscale Casual ExperienceAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsServer, Trainer
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
TIPSCertified SommelierServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceBarista ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipExecutive Sous Chef
Washington, District of Columbia
Skills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCookingBanquet ExperienceCulinary Experience
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What's the average time to fill Executive Chef role?
The average time to fill 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 Executive Chef include: leadership, supervising experience and upscale casual experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for Executive Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.
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 and server, trainer.
What level of education is common for Executive Chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for Executive Chef in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for Executive Chef?
Most executive chefs have 26 years of professional experience.
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