Chefs for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years54%6-10 years28%3-5 years10%Current company
RedWater Restaurant Groupcreative dining services
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Time at current job
2-5 years41%1-2 years32%Less than a year15%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $51,641 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,518 – $90,346 yearly
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Sous Chef
Wyoming, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHead Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
ASE CertificationDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationServsafeCrane CertificationAWS D1.1 Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHead Chef/Supervisor
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourAir Brake EndorsementEPA Refrigeration Certification+13 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSous Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeMassage Therapy LicenseLicensed Massage TherapistSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen ExperienceChef Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHospitality ManagementSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen Experience
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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 organizational 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: sous chef, kitchen manager and kitchen manager/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 Grand Rapids, 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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