Private Chefs for hire in New York, NY

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    5%
    Analysis Skills
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Associate's degree
    25%
    High school diploma or GED
    20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Michelin
    • Ghost Kitchen
    • Tiny Spoon Chef
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    57%
    2-5 years
    29%
    Less than a year
    14%

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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in New York, NY: $146,413 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $109,911 – $195,038 yearly
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  • PRIVATE CHEF

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsTeachingCulinary ExperienceCooking
  • Private chef

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceFinancial ReportingCookingFinancial Report Writing
  • Private Chef/Catering

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican Cuisine
  • Sous Chef

    North Arlington, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSpanishFood Handling
  • Private Chef

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceManagement
  • Chef

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified SommelierServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsSautéingKitchen KnivesBasic Knife 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, organizational skills and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for private chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe Certification, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety 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 sous chef, PRIVATE CLIENT CONCIERGE | EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT | HOUSE MANAGER and chef.

What level of education is common for a private chef?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private chef in New York, NY, 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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