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
- 38%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
- Vocational or technical training
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Michelin
Tiny Spoon Chef
- Private Chef
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 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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Chef
Jackson Heights, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementConflict ManagementChef
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingFood IndustryKitchen ManagementPrivate Chef/Catering
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
North Bergen, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCulinary ExperienceRestaurant ManagementChef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified SommelierServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsSautéingKitchen KnivesBasic Knife SkillsChef
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipMenu DesignMenu PlanningFine Dining ExperienceFood Service ExperiencePlating
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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 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: chef, executive chef/kitchen manager and executive sous 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 17 years of professional experience.
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