Chefs for hire in Charlotte, NC

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    5,609

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Time Management8%
    Supervising Experience8%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree42%
    High school diploma or GED30%
    Associate's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years8%
    6-10 years28%
  • Current company

    86&co
    Aroma Grill and Bar
    Atrium Health (Sodexco)
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year21%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years42%

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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $57,430 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $45,538$72,427 yearly

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  • Executive Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Personal TrainerTABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerCPRServsafe

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Lead Line Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Class D SecurityDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadership
  • Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Fitness InstructorFood Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierHACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsMexican CuisineHeavy Lifting
  • Executive Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAnalysis SkillsBudgeting SoftwareStrategic Planning
  • Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining Experience
  • Head Chef

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining Experience

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

The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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, time management and supervising experience.

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, executive chef/kitchen manager and executive sous chef.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Bachelor's degree 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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