Chefs for hire in Charlotte, NC

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    5,624

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    13%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
    Associate's degree
    25%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Brookdale senior living
    • Maggiano's Little Italy
    • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    83%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,624 profiles for Chefs in Charlotte, NC

Last updated: Oct 27, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $59,981 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,364 – $77,598 yearly
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  • Executive Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerTABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPRServsafe Certification+5 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood Service ExperienceKitchen Experience
  • Sous Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CBarbering LicenseServsafe Certification+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementHeavy LiftingAmerican Cuisine
  • Cook Supervisor

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual Experience

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 96 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 time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License and Food Handler 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 chef/kitchen manager.

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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.

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