Private Chefs for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
Associate's degree43%High school diploma or GED30%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Eurest Dining Service
The Cheesecake Factory
P F Chang's
Time at current job
2-5 years63%1-2 years25%Less than a year13%
Browse Indeed's database of 275 profiles for Private Chefs in Memphis, TN
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Memphis, TN: $51,815 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,282 – $80,668 yearly
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Executive Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCertified Compensation ProfessionalCertified Project ManagerDriver's License+7 moreSkills
ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementExecutive Sous Chef
West Memphis, Arkansas
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianCertified Dietary ManagerServsafeTWIC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineManagementSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineChef de Cuisine/Sous Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceSaucier Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsShift 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 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for private chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to private chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private chefs include: sous chef/kitchen manager, catering sous chef and executive 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 Memphis, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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