Private Chefs for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 39%
- Associate's degree
- 25%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Compass Group
Beacon Hill Hotel
Eddie Merlot's
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 22%
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Last updated: Nov 12, 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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Head Chef
Somerville, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHead Chef
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef / Executive Sous Chef
Mattapan, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementManagementPrivate Chef
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsManagementLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingExecutive Chef
Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+5 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceManagementPersonal/Private Chef
Dorchester, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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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 74 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 Certification, 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, head chef and executive chef / executive sous chef.
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 22 years of professional experience.
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