Private Chefs for hire in San Jose, CA

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    candidates

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills17%
    Communication Skills17%
    Analysis Skills17%
  • Education level

    Associate's degree33%
    Master's degree33%
    Bachelor's degree33%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    Client details are confidential and subject to NDA
    Lunardi's Market
    The Club at Ruby Hill – Golf and Country Club
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    More than 5 years50%

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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $117,965 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $86,042$161,730 yearly

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  • Journeyman Butcher

    Campbell, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationButcheryServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseMeat PreparationCPR

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Director of Food and Beverage

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizing EventsEvent Coordination
  • Consulting Opening General Manager

    Fremont, California

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMexican CuisineCommunication SkillsOrganizational 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 72 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: organizational skills, communication skills and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private chef?

Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Servsafe Alcohol Certification.

What are some job titles related to private chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private chefs include: director of food and beverage, journeyman butcher and consulting opening general 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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private chef?

Most private chefs have 30 years of professional experience.

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