Private Chefs for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience8%Education level
Bachelor's degree36%Associate's degree29%High school diploma or GED19%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years2%6-10 years14%Current company
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Anna’s Corporation LLCTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years10%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $128,627 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $78,789 – $209,989 yearly
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Private Chef/Caterer
Inglewood, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseServsafeForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKitchen KnivesExecutive Sous Chef
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPrivate Chef
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Secret ClearanceFrench CuisineSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsVegan CuisinePrivate Chef/Catering
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler Certification+5 moreSkills
American CuisineOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef/Owner
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication 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 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, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private chef?
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/caterer and executive chef/owner.
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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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