Chefs for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Time Management11%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Nordstrom
Holiday Inn
MODA restaurant - Marriott Hotel
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,145 profiles for Chefs in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $66,533 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,698 – $103,675 yearly
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Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervisor, Lead Trainer, Executive Sous Chef
Gahanna, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Food Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineTime ManagementKitchen Manager
Hilliard, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLine Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingFirst Aid CertificationDocumentation ToolsCertified Dietary ManagerTIPSDriver's License+3 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCulinary manager/ Ex Chef
Gahanna, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SafeCPPOSupply Chain ManagementRegistered DietitianLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Supply Chain Professional+22 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 97 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
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 sous chef, kitchen manager and supervisor, lead trainer, executive sous chef.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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