Private Chefs for hire in Rochester, NY

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    Associate's degree40%
    High school diploma or GED31%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

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

    Tin cup social
    Monroe Community Hospital
    Strathallan Hotel
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    1-2 years25%
    Less than a year13%

Browse Indeed's database of 229 profiles for Private Chefs in Rochester, NY

Last updated: Sep 30, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Rochester, NY: $117,066 yearly

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  • Sous Chef

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationClass DASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationIICRC CertificationPERC CardArmed Security License+24 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican Cuisine
  • Chef

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining Experience
  • Private Chef/Caterer

    Webster, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    WheelchairsExperience Working with Individuals with Physical DisabilitiesPatient Personal Care AssistanceWheelchair Mobility AssistanceMobility AidsPatients with Physical Disabilities+41 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Irondequoit, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    OSHA Safety CertificationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementServsafe
  • Private Chef/Caterer

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCooking
  • Chef

    Rochester, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsMicrosoft Office

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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 84 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 time management.

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: chef, sous chef and private chef/caterer.

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 Rochester, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private chef?

Most private chefs have 15 years of professional experience.

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