Chefs for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Leadership17%Organizational Skills11%Analysis Skills11%Education level
Bachelor's degree67%High school diploma or GED33%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,274 profiles for Chefs in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $38,620 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $20,984 – $92,111 yearly
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Line Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Helena, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceMexican CuisineAssistant General Manager (AGM)
Chelsea, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime 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, organizational skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Servsafe Food Manager Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: line cook, assistant general manager (agm) and executive chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree 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 50 years of professional experience.
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