Chefs for hire in Birmingham, AL
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1,283
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- Associate's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Holiday Inn
Bon Appétit
Morrison Healthcare
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $38,061 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $20,984 – $92,823 yearly
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Head Kitchen Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseBackflow CertificationWelding CertificationServsafe CertificationTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineIndian CuisineThai CuisineCommunication SkillsPrep Cook
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineChef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsFrench CuisineLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLead Chef/Supervisor
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationCNA+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsManagementDecision MakingHACCP
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 99 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 Certification, 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 chef/kitchen manager 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 18 years of professional experience.
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