Private-Chefs for hire in Madison, WI

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership11%
    Communication Skills8%
    Supervising Experience8%
  • Education level

    Associate's degree33%
    High school diploma or GED33%
    Bachelor's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years18%
  • Current company

    Delectable
    13 Bar and Restaurant
    Altim
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years45%

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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $117,057 yearly

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  • Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFinancial ConceptsTime ManagementBarbecue
  • Executive Chef

    Middleton, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Upscale Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Executive Chef

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager Experience
  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Middleton, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Line Cook

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBarbecue
  • Catering Chef

    Madison, Wisconsin

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational 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 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 chef, head chef/kitchen manager and executive chef/kitchen manager.

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

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

Most private-chefs have 21 years of professional experience.

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