Chefs for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
Sodexo
Benihana
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,037 profiles for Chefs in Denver, CO
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $71,461 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,469 – $93,754 yearly
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Sous Chef
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineSous Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSous Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineLeadershipTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAmerican Cuisine
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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, communication skills and time management.
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: sous chef, executive chef and floating 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 Denver, CO, 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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