Chefs for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years56%6-10 years30%3-5 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years54%1-2 years26%More than 5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,645 profiles for Chefs in Charlotte, NC
Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $58,892 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,313 – $74,888 yearly
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Sous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineKitchen Manager/Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCulinary ExperienceBudgetingFood PreparationSous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationHeartsaver CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineBarista ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationAsbestos CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CBarbering LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementHeavy LiftingAmerican CuisineCook Supervisor
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceMexican CuisineHead Chef/Executive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFast 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 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, 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, cook supervisor and head chef/executive 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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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