Chefs for hire in Baltimore, MD
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED55%Associate's degree30%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Compass Group
Maggiano's Little Italy
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,616 profiles for Chefs in Baltimore, MD
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $73,139 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,352 – $85,793 yearly
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Parkville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
SafeSafe CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeCulinary Arts Certificate+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFloat chef
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
LeadershipManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsKitchen Manager/Executive Chef
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
SafeSafe CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen Manager/ Restaurant Manager
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary Manager+5 moreSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAmerican CuisineCasual Dining Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 97 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
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: sous chef, executive sous chef/kitchen manager and sous chef/kitchen manager.
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 Baltimore, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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