Chefs for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience11%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years28%Current company
Albuquerque Country Club66 AcresAMIkids
Time at current job
Less than a year12%1-2 years27%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $54,609 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,223 – $67,435 yearly
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Lead Cook/Kitchen Manager
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceGeneral Manager
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningChef Manager
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesDriver's LicenseFood SafetyFood Allergen ManagementServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementDistrict Chef / Operations Leader
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationCertified Safety ProfessionalBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCorporate Director of Food and Beverage
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceGeneral Manager
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
LeadershipMediterranean CuisineSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 92 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: leadership, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: general manager, district chef / operations leader and executive sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a chef in Albuquerque, NM, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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