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Most popular skills

Leadership 15%
Communication Skills 9%
Supervising Experience 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 37%
Associate's degree 30%
Bachelor's degree 28%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 12%

Current company

Applewood Golf Course and Vista Event Venue
Aramark
BON APPETIT CAFE

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 38%
2-5 years 35%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,452 profiles for Chefs in Denver, CO

Last updated: Jul 9, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Denver, CO: $71,630 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,327$92,737 yearly

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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Wheat Ridge, CO

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP Certification

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceUpscale Casual Experience

Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

Denver, CO

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe

Skills

Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime Management

Executive Chef

Denver, CO

Licenses & certifications

CDLBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBarista Experience

Area Executive Chef

Arvada, CO

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCertified SommelierServsafe

Skills

Upscale Casual ExperienceAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineThai CuisineFood Service ExperienceEnglish

Executive Chef

Denver, CO

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Executive Sous Chef (MultiUnit Support)

Denver, CO

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication Skills

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 92 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 supervising experience.

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, executive sous chef and area executive 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 27 years of professional experience.

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