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 GED40%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Roccos Tacos82 DegreesAc hotel
Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,115 profiles for Private Chefs in Tampa, FL
Last updated: Sep 26, 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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Chef de Cuisine
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsPrivate Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsChef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceGrill Cook/ Private Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Accredited Case ManagerFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementSous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationTS/SCICPRServsafeTWIC CardForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
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 82 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, lead 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 13 years of professional experience.
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