Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 46%
- Associate's degree
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Hilton Chicago
Applebee's Grill & Bar
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,526 profiles for Chefs in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $80,600 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,441 – $109,289 yearly
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Executive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipManagementChef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsManagementHead Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningManagementAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 96 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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: sous chef, executive chef and lead line cook/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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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