Chefs for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience11%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree21%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
Brookdale Senior Living
Wooden CityArmor houseTime at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years35%2-5 years26%
Browse Indeed's database of 790 profiles for Chefs in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $36,990 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $20,984 – $88,292 yearly
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PM Lead Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineKitchen Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOffice ExperienceChef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceCookingDriver's LicenseCulinary ExperienceServsafeFood PreparationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceIndustrial Food SlicersMeat SlicersFood SlicersPersonal Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Google Ads Display CertificationIICRC CertificationPassenger EndorsementRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseCertified Nutrition SpecialistSkills
French CuisineIndian CuisineMexican CuisineThai CuisinePublic SpeakingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceCertified Chef
Bessemer, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipFinancial ConceptsHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, food service director/ executive chef 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 Birmingham, AL, 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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