Private Chefs for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience5%Time Management5%Education level
Bachelor's degree39%Associate's degree26%High school diploma or GED16%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years2%6-10 years14%Current company
Private ChefPrivate Family
@FernleitesTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years15%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $129,779 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $112,301 – $149,977 yearly
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Personal Chef
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperiencePrivate Events & Short-Term Household Engagements
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRChartered Financial Analyst+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceCookingMenu DesignAssisting with Meal PlanningMenu Concept DevelopmentPrivate Chef/Catering
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisinePrivate Dietician and Nutritionist
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianCertified Nutrition SpecialistServsafeCertified Lactation CounselorSkills
Analysis SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant/Estate Manager
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRRegistered Dental AssistantSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFour Handed DentistryPrivate Chef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
PMPTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceExecutive Administrative SupportSchedule ManagementCalendar ManagementTravel SchedulingTravel Planning
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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 83 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, supervising experience and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private chef?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to private chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private chefs include: private events & short-term household engagements, personal chef and executive chef.
What level of education is common for a private chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private chef in Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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