Private Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Leadership12%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree32%Associate's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%Less than a year10%Current company
Chef Ericka MaynardPrivate RestaurantAtria Martha’s VineyardTime at current job
More than 5 years50%1-2 years25%Less than a year13%
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Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $97,244 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,983 – $121,262 yearly
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Sous Chef
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsPersonal/Private Chef
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafe+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef
South Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipExecutive Sous Chef
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCertified Sommelier+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSustainable SourcingAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
French CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceSous Chef
Everett, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a private chef role?
The average time to fill a private chef role is 84 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do private chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private chef include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for private chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to private chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private chefs include: executive chef, sous chef and executive chef/kitchen manager.
What level of education is common for a private chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a private chef in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 24 years of professional experience.
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