Private Chefs for hire in Nashville, TN
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 31%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29%
- Associate's degree
- 29%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
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Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 56%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nashville, TN: $100,086 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $81,830 – $122,414 yearly
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Sous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef/Manager
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef/Culinary Operations Leader
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceChef and owner
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingExecutive Sous Chef
Nashville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCertified Administrative ProfessionalFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard Training+5 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipBarista ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsCommunication 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 75 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for private chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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: executive sous chef, executive chef/kitchen manager and sous chef.
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 Nashville, 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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