Private Chefs for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills6%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Associate's degree30%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years40%Current company
Topgolf
Eurest
Compass Group at Microsoft
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year17%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 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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Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
CDLChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPrivate Chef/House Manager
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseEPA CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationCPR+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBar ExperiencePrivate Chef
Bellevue, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality InspectorPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Safety+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsManagementCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperiencePrivate Chef
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementManagementAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsManager of Kitchen Services
Bellevue, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsBilingual
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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 76 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 private chefs?
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: private chef/house manager, executive sous chef and manager of kitchen 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 Seattle, WA, 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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