Private Chefs for hire in Rochester, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
Associate's degree38%High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years24%3-5 years4%Current company
Strathallan HotelAlessandra MedinaAtria Senior Living
Time at current job
1-2 years32%More than 5 years32%2-5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 231 profiles for Private Chefs in Rochester, NY
Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Rochester, NY: $116,669 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 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMediterranean CuisinePrivate 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 moreSkills
Time ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSous 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 moreSkills
OSHA Safety CertificationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementServsafePrivate Chef/Caterer
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCookingKitchen Manager
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFounder & Executive Chef
Rochester, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsFast Casual 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 82 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 a private chef?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to private chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private chefs include: sous chef, private chef/caterer and kitchen manager.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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