how long does it take to become a chef
Report Abuse. takes 3 to 4 years trade based training to become a basic Chef, then years & years of hard work to become a good one... You can do culinary school, butchew come out of it with no real experience, a work based apprenticeship is better, although you are limited by the establishments fare.Pay is pretty average.est Answer: Uhh, Hello Kitty is pulling your leg. an average chef can make 400,000 a year. An executive chef in the US can expect to make about $50,000+/- (see source).