Private Chefs for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree36%Associate's degree30%High school diploma or GED27%Years of experience
6-10 years12%More than 10 years88%Current company
A C Marriott HotelAegis Living
Bonanno ConceptsTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years13%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $84,472 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,676 – $95,553 yearly
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Executive Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCNASkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsChef de Cuisine | Sous Chef | Lead Trainer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Safe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsThai CuisineCommunication SkillsLeadershipTasting Room Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef/Director of Operations (multi-unit restaurant group)
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicensePricing Analysis Experience Within Hospitality IndustryMAST PermitYield ManagementDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineThai CuisineExecutive Chef
Kirkland, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsCertified Purchasing ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSustainable SourcingAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceCorporate Executive Chef
Mercer Island, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct 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 80 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 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 Food Handler Certification.
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/kitchen manager and tasting room manager.
What level of education is common for a private chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private chef in Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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