Private Chefs for hire in Madison, WI

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Supervising Experience11%
    Communication Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED47%
    Bachelor's degree26%
    Associate's degree21%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years18%
    More than 10 years70%
  • Current company

    Holy Wisdom Monastery
    Oakwood Village
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  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year23%
    1-2 years18%
    2-5 years38%

Browse Indeed's database of 94 profiles for Private Chefs in Madison, WI

Last updated: Jul 18, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $116,179 yearly

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  • Food & Beverage Director and Consultant

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationSIDS Certification

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsParalegal ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis Skills
  • Licensed Realtor

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Apartment ManagerCertified Property ManagerNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismHigh-End SalesSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Owner/Chef

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • General Manager

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Head Cook

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual Experience

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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 80 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 communication skills.

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 chef, head cook and bartender.

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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private chef?

Most private chefs have 19 years of professional experience.

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