Chefs for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills10%Supervising Experience10%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Associate's degree29%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years26%More than 10 years68%Current company
5 Lakes Brew Pub, Byron CenterBest Eats Catering CompanyBrunch House Grand RapidsTime at current job
Less than 1 year15%1-2 years31%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $50,762 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,692 – $86,781 yearly
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Executive Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSHACCP CertificationCertified Employee Benefit SpecialistSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsInside Sales Representative/Marketer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationPest Control LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceManagementSous Chef
Grandville, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Health Insurance LicenseFood Safety CertificationLife Insurance LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceChef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsAssistant Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseHigh School/GEDTeaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPublic SpeakingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHost/Hostess Experience
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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 supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driver's License, Servsafe 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 chef and assistant 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 Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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