Chefs for hire in Charlotte, NC
Find chefs who excel in creating flavorful dishes, managing kitchen staff and maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Charlotte, NC to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
3,418
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Leadership15%Supervising Experience9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Bachelor's degree32%Associate's degree17%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years24%More than 10 years70%Current company
Tap & Vine86&coAramark
Time at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years23%2-5 years54%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,418 profiles for Chefs in Charlotte, NC
Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $57,292 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,394 – $72,308 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Executive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAnalysis SkillsBudgeting SoftwareStrategic PlanningKitchen Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseGuard CardServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerTABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPRServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLead Sous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHead Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime Management
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 0 contacts per month
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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 time management.
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: executive chef, head chef and lead sous 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 18 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply