Private Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience7%Education level
Associate's degree52%High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years10%6-10 years14%Current company
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Less than a year28%1-2 years17%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 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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Sous Chef / Culinary Leader
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingExecutive Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementVegan CuisineOwner/Operator/Private Chef
West Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHIPAAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineJr. Sous Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCulinary ExperienceCookingKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperiencePizza ExperiencePrivate Chef
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard TrainingCPRServsafeFire Safety Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFrench CuisineBudgetingManagementExecutive Chef
North Highlands, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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, communication skills and supervising experience.
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, chef and owner/operator/private 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 Sacramento, CA, 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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