Chefs for hire in Indianapolis, IN

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    2,809

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership11%
    Communication Skills8%
    Time Management7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED44%
    Associate's degree40%
    Vocational or technical training7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years6%
  • Current company

    His Place Eatery
    Bon Appetit, Butler University
    Bowl 32
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years24%
    2-5 years45%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $74,300 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $39,121$141,112 yearly

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  • Chef de Partie

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+2 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime Management
  • Chef

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    TABC CertificationGuard CardBartender LicenseDental LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL+11 more

    Skills

    Product ManagementPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication Skills
  • Kitchen Manager

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationFood Safety CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10+13 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsThai CuisineCommunication Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+1 more

    Skills

    Product ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFood PreparationFood Service Experience
  • Residental Sous Chef

    Beech Grove, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitBartender LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceMexican CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMechanic Experience
  • Executive Chef

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL C+5 more

    Skills

    Upscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

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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 time management.

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/line cook, 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 17 years of professional experience.

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