Chefs for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Supervising Experience10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree29%Associate's degree26%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years28%Current company
Morrison Living
Sodexo
Topgolf
Time at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years16%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $64,387 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,106 – $100,854 yearly
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Culinary manager/ Ex Chef
Gahanna, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SafeCPPORegistered DietitianLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalEPA Refrigeration Certification+20 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipJust-In-TimeExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCCRNServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceProduct ManagementExecutive Chef
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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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: 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, sous chef and private chef/caterer.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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