Chefs for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills10%Education level
Associate's degree36%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
ADACHI
ADELINAArt & Jake's Sports BarTime at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years43%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,790 profiles for Chefs in Detroit, MI
Last updated: Oct 6, 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 SkillsPrep cook/chef
Ecorse, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementBroiler Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceChef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationParalegal CertificateServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsGoogle WorkspaceJr. Sous Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFabricationKitchen Knives
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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, sous chef/line cook and prep cook/chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Associate's degree 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 12 years of professional experience.
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