Chefs for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Associate's degree33%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%3-5 years10%Current company
Sullivan's Steakhouse
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Anita's KitchenTime at current job
1-2 years57%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,825 profiles for Chefs in Detroit, MI
Last updated: Oct 3, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $67,092 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,364 – $93,071 yearly
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Executive Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBroiler Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPrep cook/chef
Ecorse, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementFrench CuisineExecutive Sous Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceProduct ManagementTime ManagementChef
Warren, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHead Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Registered Dietetic TechnicianMAST PermitRegistered DietitianFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
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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 chefs?
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: sous chef, executive sous chef and profusion 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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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