Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Associate's degree32%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years32%Current company
Lettuce Entertain You
Aramark
American Cruise Lines
Time at current job
Less than a year6%1-2 years32%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $79,982 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,424 – $107,653 yearly
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Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipExecutive Sous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Kitchen KnivesKnife SkillsSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis 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, communication skills and time management.
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: sous chef, executive sous chef and 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 8 years of professional experience.
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