Private Chefs for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Time Management9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
Associate's degree39%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
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Brick House Tavern & TapTime at current job
More than 5 years38%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,153 profiles for Private Chefs in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $190,540 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $138,620 – $261,906 yearly
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Private Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPrivate Chef/Caterer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPrivate Chef/Owner
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsFrench CuisinePrivate Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTABC CertificationTeaching CertificationCulinary ArtsASCP CertificationHACCP Certification+9 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPrivate Chef
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationAEDCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceCommunication 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 76 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, time management 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 sous chef, private chef/owner and executive sous chef / sous chef.
What level of education is common for a private chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for a private chef in Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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