Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Analysis Skills8%Supervising Experience7%Education level
Associate's degree40%Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED24%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%6-10 years24%More than 10 years74%Current company
Archways ManagementBada boom beefBeverly Country ClubTime at current job
Less than 1 year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $79,392 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,639 – $105,689 yearly
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Banquet Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicensePALSMedical LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardSkills
Product ManagementLeadershipKitchen KnivesKnife SkillsKitchen GrillsMeat CuttingSOUS CHEF
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningChef & B
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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, analysis skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification 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: executive chef, executive sous chef and chef & b.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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