Chefs for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills9%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED35%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%6-10 years30%More than 10 years68%Current company
(99THFL Barclays Capital)Alyeska Resort
Amelias BistroTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years31%2-5 years34%
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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $66,750 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,704 – $128,390 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsEMT CertificationTIPSHACCP CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningGreek CuisineThai CuisineSupplier Management ExperienceSupply Chain ManagementVendor Relationship ManagementSous Chef
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AEDPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsKitchen Manager/Chef
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardRegistered DietitianDriver's LicenseFlagger CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceFrench CuisineManger/Chef
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef / Operations
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.
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 and executive sous chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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