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Leadership 13%
Supervising Experience 9%
Communication Skills 8%

Education level

Associate's degree 41%
High school diploma or GED 41%
Bachelor's degree 9%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 6%
6-10 years 16%

Current company

Hilton
Compass group
Le Tour

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 19%
1-2 years 14%
2-5 years 44%

Browse Indeed's database of 5,534 profiles for Chefs in Chicago, IL

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

Skills

Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDental Terminology

Excellent chef

Evanston, IL

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationCertified Personal TrainerBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Alcohol Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis Skills

SOUS CHEF

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

CHHAFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary Manager

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic Planning

Executive Chef

Bolingbrook, IL

Licenses & certifications

GNATeaching CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical AssistantCNA

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis Skills

Chef

Riverdale, IL

Licenses & certifications

DOT Physical ExaminationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CSafe Quality Food Certification

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceMexican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsBarbecue

Executive Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational Skills

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The average time to fill a chef role is 90 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 communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Safety Certification 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 sous chef, excellent chef and sous chef.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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