Chefs for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Associate's degree29%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years10%6-10 years20%Current company
Admiral's ExperienceALL Star Bar and GrillAramark
Time at current job
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years15%2-5 years60%
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Last updated: Jul 23, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $68,607 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,782 – $135,328 yearly
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Assistant GM Manager
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationResearchServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseParalegal CertificateSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceResidental Sous Chef
Beech Grove, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitBartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceMexican CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceChef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceKnowledge ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipKitchen Manager
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Recovery SpecialistAEDSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSous chef/closing supervisor
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourHVAC CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineChef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardBartender LicenseDental LicenseDriver's LicenseCDLSkills
Product ManagementPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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, supervising experience and communication 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 executive sous 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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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