Private Chefs for hire in Sacramento, CA

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership11%
    Communication Skills7%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Associate's degree36%
    Vocational or technical training6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years78%
    6-10 years12%
    3-5 years6%
  • Current company

    Alamar marina
    Ambli Global- DTC
    BLUE ORBIT RESTAURANT GROUP DBA: Out of Bounds Brewing
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years34%
    More than 5 years34%
    1-2 years17%

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Last updated: Sep 11, 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 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic Speaking
  • Owner/Operator/Private Chef

    West Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHIPAAFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican Cuisine
  • Executive Chef

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationHACCP CertificationServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementVegan Cuisine
  • Chef

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineAdvanced Knife Skills
  • Private Chef

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCustomer SupportLive ChatTexting/Chatbox ToolsWindowsDecision Making
  • Head Chef

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife Skills

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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 time management.

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: chef, executive chef and executive chef/director of dining services.

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 19 years of professional experience.

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