Chefs for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Leadership15%Communication Skills10%Supervising Experience10%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Associate's degree30%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years24%Current company
Applewood Golf Course and Vista Event VenueAramark
Bally’s Black Hawk CasinoTime at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years35%2-5 years47%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 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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Executive Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsSenior Food Service Manager
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsKnowledge ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceSous Chef
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
LeadershipFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef & Culinary Operations Manager
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsKnowledge ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceSouthern Style CuisineAdvanced Knife Skills
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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, communication skills 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: executive chef, executive chef & culinary operations manager and line cook.
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 20 years of professional experience.
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