Chefs for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree
- 28%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Topgolf
Hilton
Cracker Barrel
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,559 profiles for Chefs in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $47,318 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,940 – $64,079 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Kitchen Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceKitchen Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood HygieneFood Sanitation PracticesKitchen ExperienceFood Safety CertificationFood Handling+12 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsKitchen Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineTime ManagementLine Cook/Sous Chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHAServsafe CertificationBLSSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsCleaningProduction Chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAmerican CuisineMechanic ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSous chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseHVAC CertificationAED+8 moreSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
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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, organizational skills 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: kitchen manager, production chef and university of south carolina.
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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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