Chefs for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience11%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Associate's degree24%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years2%6-10 years20%Current company
Sodexo
21c HotelAladdin's EateryTime at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years34%2-5 years27%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $76,231 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,516 – $92,953 yearly
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General Manager/Head Chef
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CPIFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Food PreparationMeal PreparationLabor Cost AnalysisCost AnalysisCatering ExperienceInventory ControlSr. Chef/A.G.M.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OTRFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Cheviot, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCosmetology LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSous chef
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerOSHA 10Driver's LicenseTIPSSalesSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Kitchen Manager
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OTRServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineFast Casual Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 95 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 time management.
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: sous chef, chef/owner/operator 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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 23 years of professional experience.
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