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Most popular skills

Leadership 15%
Organizational Skills 11%
Communication Skills 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 43%
Associate's degree 32%
Bachelor's degree 20%

Years of experience

3-5 years 6%
6-10 years 22%
More than 10 years 72%

Current company

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American House
Art & Jake's Sports Bar

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 8%
1-2 years 30%
2-5 years 41%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,139 profiles for Chefs in Detroit, MI

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Detroit, MI: $60,877 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $29,719$124,704 yearly

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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Teaching CertificationEPA CertificationCHPNADriver's LicenseOSHA 10CNA

Skills

LeadershipOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourWorking with Geriatric PatientsWorking with SeniorsSenior CareOlder Adults

Expo Manager

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationLeadershipBar Safety Compliance (Food Service)Age Verification RegulationsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAmerican Cuisine

Executive Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

EPA CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineMaintenance WorkEquipment Malfunction Troubleshooting

Regional Executive Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseRegistered DietitianPassenger EndorsementServsafe Alcohol Certification

Skills

ScalabilityLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining Experience

Executive Chef

Warren, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe

Skills

Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills

Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationParalegal Certificate

Skills

Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational 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, organizational skills and communication skills.

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 expo manager.

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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.

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