Private Chefs for hire in Tampa, FL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED36%
    Bachelor's degree33%
    Associate's degree21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    1-2 years10%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises
    82 Degrees
    Ac hotel
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years38%
    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years25%

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Last updated: Sep 20, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Tampa, FL: $101,218 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $75,655$135,417 yearly

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  • Executive Sous Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational Skills
  • Private Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational Skills
  • Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • Grill Cook/ Private Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Accredited Case ManagerFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceTime Management
  • Sous Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    ServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationTS/SCICPRServsafeTWIC CardForklift Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineAssistant Manager Experience

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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, organizational skills and communication skills.

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: sous chef, executive chef / executive sous chef and executive sous chef.

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 Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most private chefs have 17 years of professional experience.

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