Private Chefs for hire in Memphis, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Associate's degree42%High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years4%6-10 years18%Current company
Serenity funeral home901 CateringAC Hotel Phoenix BiltmoreTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years24%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 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 Sous Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingChef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftTABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSenior Sous Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLFood Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
LeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef/ Food and Beverage Manager/Consultant
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
Memphis, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CHHACulinary ArtsAssociate's DegreeDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife 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 73 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private chef?
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, executive chef/ food and beverage manager/consultant and sous 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 Memphis, TN, 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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