Chefs for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years2%6-10 years30%Current company
CONTINENTAL SERVICESADELINAArt & Jake's Sports BarTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years19%2-5 years57%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $63,327 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,850 – $129,993 yearly
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Executive Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCookingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportExpense ManagementExecutive Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceFrench CuisineAssistant Manager ExperienceRegional Executive Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicensePassenger EndorsementRegistered DietitianServsafe Alcohol Certification+11 moreSkills
ScalabilityLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSenior Leadership
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 93 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 a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Servsafe Food Manager Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: executive chef, sous chef and executive chef/kitchen 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 18 years of professional experience.
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