Chefs for hire in Brooklyn, NY

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    23,167

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Organizational Skills12%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED49%
    Bachelor's degree24%
    Associate's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    Compass Group
    Yard house
    Madison Square Garden
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    More than 5 years33%
    Less than a year17%

Browse Indeed's database of 23,167 profiles for Chefs in Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: Oct 17, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $65,940 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $33,656 – $129,194 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Executive Sous Chef

    Union City, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianPMPDriver's LicenseTIPSHACCP Certification+9 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsEHS
  • Executive Chef

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingAdvanced Knife Skills
  • Sous Chef

    North Bergen, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Head Chef

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft Office SpecialistFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadership
  • Acting Regional / Market Chef

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementManagement
  • Sous Chef

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsGrillingFood Handling

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 97 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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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 sous chef and acting regional / market 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 12 years of professional experience.

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