Chefs for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience13%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years8%6-10 years18%Current company
Aramark
Southern Way CateringUpper Crust Food Service
Time at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years30%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Jul 19, 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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Production Supervisor
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsPublic SpeakingKitchen Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalFood Safety CertificationASQC CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipHospitalityManagementHospitality ManagementSous chef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationWastewater CertificationDriver's LicenseHVAC CertificationAEDSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSous Chef
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDOT Physical CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsChef
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationEPA CertificationFire Alarm LicenseParaprofessional CertificationBackflow CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAudio EngineeringMusic MixingSound MixingMulti-Unit Food Service Manager
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseOSHAFood Allergen ManagementFood SafetyFood Allergen AwarenessSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills
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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: assistant manager, production supervisor and kitchen 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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