Private Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Associate's degree36%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
More than 10 years74%6-10 years16%3-5 years10%Current company
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2-5 years35%More than 5 years30%1-2 years19%
Browse Indeed's database of 524 profiles for Private Chefs in Sacramento, CA
Last updated: Sep 15, 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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Head Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef/Director of Dining Services
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSous Chef / Culinary Leader
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOwner/Operator/Private Chef
West Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHIPAAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementVegan CuisineStrategic Planning
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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, communication skills 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, executive chef/director of dining services and chef.
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 25 years of professional experience.
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