Private Chefs for hire in Tampa, FL
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience8%Communication Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree36%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years10%More than 10 years84%Current company
Balcon By TapavinoBirchwood InnBread and VineTime at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years23%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 722 profiles for Private Chefs in Tampa, FL
Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Tampa, FL: $109,021 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,345 – $159,870 yearly
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Front of House Manager
Temple Terrace, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSalesPrivate Chef/Caterer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistCertified Administrative ProfessionalServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsPrivate Chef/Caterer
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Certified Payroll ProfessionalTeaching CertificationLifeguard ExperienceRegistered DietitianMaster PlumberCertified Athletic TrainerSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Product ManagementAmerican CuisineGrillingKitchen GrillsSalesRetail Sales TransactionsExecutive Chef
Tampa, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineCookingManagementKitchen 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 79 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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private chef?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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 sous chef and private chef/caterer.
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 Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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