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 GED44%
    Associate's degree23%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years80%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Roccos Tacos
    82 Degrees
    Ac hotel
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    More than 5 years25%
    Less than a year13%

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Last updated: Sep 28, 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 Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining Experience
  • Private Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

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

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational Skills
  • Grill Cook/ Private Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Accredited Case ManagerFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

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

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationTS/SCICPRServsafeTWIC CardForklift Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineAssistant Manager Experience
  • Lead Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceProduction Planning
  • Executive Chef

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipFrench CuisineAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

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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 84 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 chef / 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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