Chefs for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Time Management10%Supervising Experience10%Education level
Bachelor's degree36%High school diploma or GED32%Associate's degree30%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years4%Current company
Morrison Healthcare
101 Craft Kitchen698 Asian KitchenTime at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years26%2-5 years50%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $63,493 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,623 – $99,238 yearly
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Senior Guest Experience Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Groveport, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TIPSHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCulinary manager/ Ex Chef
Gahanna, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SafeCPPORegistered DietitianLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineAssitant General Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsMediterranean CuisineStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipJust-In-Time
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 95 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, time management and supervising experience.
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, assitant general manager and special diets chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree 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 23 years of professional experience.
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