Chefs for hire in Cleveland, OH

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    4,047

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Communication Skills10%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED55%
    Associate's degree30%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years20%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    56 Kitchen
    Abo’s Grill
    AJ's Urban Grill
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    1-2 years38%
    More than 5 years13%

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Last updated: Oct 2, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $53,342 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,065 – $83,529 yearly

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  • Dietary Cook/Sous Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantLicensed Practical NurseServsafeCNA+1 more

    Skills

    American CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCulinary Experience
  • Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadership
  • Sous Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Garfield Heights, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Culinary Director/Executive Chef

    Lakewood, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsPublic Speaking

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 93 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 chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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, executive chef/kitchen manager and culinary director/executive 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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 16 years of professional experience.

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