Chefs for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Associate's degree27%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years4%Current company
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Abo’s GrillAmerican Dining Creations
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years26%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $53,164 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,441 – $84,521 yearly
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Culinary Director/Executive Chef
Lakewood, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsExecutive Sous Chef/Banquet Chef
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Executive Chef
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineManagementSous Chef
Garfield Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementDirector of Dining Services
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood ProductionFood & Beverage IndustryFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseFood SafetyKitchen Manager
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
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 11 years of professional experience.
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