Certified executive chef vs private chef

The differences between certified executive chefs and private chefs can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a certified executive chef and a private chef. Additionally, a private chef has an average salary of $51,657, which is higher than the $45,924 average annual salary of a certified executive chef.

The top three skills for a certified executive chef include menu development, safety regulations and fine dining. The most important skills for a private chef are kitchen equipment, culinary, and cuisine.

Certified executive chef vs private chef overview

	Certified Executive Chef	Private Chef
Yearly salary	$45,924	$51,657
Hourly rate	$22.08	$24.84
Growth rate	15%	15%
Number of jobs	112,726	20,132
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Associate Degree, 48%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	6	6

Certified executive chef vs private chef salary

Certified executive chefs and private chefs have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Certified Executive Chef	Private Chef
Average salary	$45,924	$51,657
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $70,000	Between $34,000 And $77,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between certified executive chef and private chef education

There are a few differences between a certified executive chef and a private chef in terms of educational background:

	Certified Executive Chef	Private Chef
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Associate Degree, 48%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	Stanford University	Cornell University

Certified executive chef vs private chef demographics

Here are the differences between certified executive chefs' and private chefs' demographics:

	Certified Executive Chef	Private Chef
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 77.4% Female, 22.6%	Male, 58.8% Female, 41.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.0% Asian, 12.4% White, 60.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 11.9% White, 53.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	9%	9%

Differences between certified executive chef and private chef duties and responsibilities

Certified executive chef example responsibilities.

Integrate key culinary leaders into casino and food and beverage operations, achieving positive results and industry awards.
Create and prepare international cuisine for executive clientele by using ingenuity, organization, efficiency in production and attention to detail
Specialize in Italian, Mediterranean and French/Classical bistro establishments.

Private chef example responsibilities.

Control food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
Prepare innovative vegan and children's menus.
Provide demonstrations, caterings, and in-home cooking classes.
Shop for groceries on daily basis for each day's meals.
Source the freshest suppliers, procurement facilities, local farmers and groceries.
Tailor gluten-free and vegan offerings for special needs and provide child friendly-healthy snacks.

Certified executive chef vs private chef skills

Common certified executive chef skills

Menu Development, 31%
Safety Regulations, 26%
Fine Dining, 13%
Storage Facilities, 12%
Labor Costs, 10%
HACCP, 8%

Common private chef skills

Kitchen Equipment, 20%
Culinary, 13%
Cuisine, 7%
Food Preparation, 6%
Fine Dining, 4%
Diet Restrictions, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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