Chefs for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience10%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years20%Current company
ARAMARK / USC Pavilion Dining HallBackstreets GrillBang Back Pinball LoungeTime at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years35%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $49,630 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,555 – $69,279 yearly
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Kitchen Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsChef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationEPA CertificationFire Alarm LicenseParaprofessional CertificationBackflow CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAudio EngineeringMusic MixingSound MixingExecutive Chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Sauce Making TechniquesFood HandlingCookingBasic Knife SkillsFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceSkills
Supervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementKitchen Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineTime ManagementAssistant Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipJust-In-TimeAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementHost/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 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 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: executive chef, kitchen manager and assistant manager.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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