Chefs for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Associate's degree23%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
Morrison Healthcare
Red Lobster
The Farmhouse Of SpringvilleTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 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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Executive Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant manager/Lead Line Cook/Prep Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipKitchen KnivesExecutive Sous Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsHead Kitchen Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseBackflow CertificationWelding CertificationServsafeTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsSous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineThai CuisineCommunication SkillsPM Lead Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineThai Cuisine
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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, 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: executive chef, executive chef/kitchen manager and head chef,line cook,dietary aide food prep cook,maintenance worker janitorial worker, floor tech,delivery driver.
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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