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Most popular skills

Leadership 14%
Communication Skills 9%
Supervising Experience 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 46%
Associate's degree 31%
Bachelor's degree 21%

Years of experience

1-2 years 2%
3-5 years 10%
6-10 years 18%

Current company

Applewood Golf Course and Vista Event Venue
Aramark
Bally’s Black Hawk Casino

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 21%
1-2 years 35%
2-5 years 35%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,453 profiles for Chefs in Denver, CO

Last updated: Jul 12, 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, Colorado

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP Certification

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceUpscale Casual Experience

Executive Chef

Denver, Colorado

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication Skills

Chef

Denver, Colorado

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

Executive Chef

Denver, Colorado

Licenses & certifications

CDLBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceBarista Experience

Executive Chef

Denver, Colorado

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe

Skills

Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Executive Chef/Owner/Operator

Denver, Colorado

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPS

Skills

Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduct Management

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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 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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 24 years of professional experience.

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