Chefs for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Associate's degree23%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years14%More than 10 years80%Current company
(99THFL Barclays Capital)3/3rds Group87 SussexTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years27%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $67,169 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,721 – $129,938 yearly
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Chef Manager
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSous Chef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipPrivate Chef
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSCPRServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceExecutive Chef
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDCPRHACCP CertificationServsafeSkills
Strategic PlanningAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineIndian CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceGreek CuisineLine Chef
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 93 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, 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: executive chef, executive sous chef and private 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 Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 23 years of professional experience.
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