Private Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Associate's degree35%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years12%More than 10 years78%Current company
Sky River Casino
Chef John and Family Bar and GrillChuck's Fish/Harbor DocksTime at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years19%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $105,326 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $87,787 – $126,371 yearly
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Executive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementVegan CuisineSous Chef / Culinary Leader
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCatering Manager
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsGeneral Manager.
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadership
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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 83 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, supervising experience and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private chef?
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 chef, catering manager and general manager.
What level of education is common for a private chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a private chef in Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 27 years of professional experience.
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