Private Chefs for hire in Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Communication Skills8%
    American Cuisine7%
  • Education level

    Associate's degree40%
    High school diploma or GED38%
    Bachelor's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Vallozzi's Pittsburgh
    Aladdin Elior Group, Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
    American Cruise Lines
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years33%
    Less than a year22%
    2-5 years22%

Browse Indeed's database of 596 profiles for Private Chefs in Pittsburgh, PA

Last updated: Oct 8, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $67,979 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,982 – $78,348 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Executive Sous Chef

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsManagement
  • Chef/Culinary Manager

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsAmerican Cuisine
  • Executive Chef

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Owner / Head Chef

    Carnegie, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Executive Chef

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseServsafe

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCookingKitchen Experience

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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 81 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 american cuisine.

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: executive sous chef, executive chef and executive chef / 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 Pittsburgh, PA, 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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