Chefs for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Associate's degree40%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years24%Current company
Kona Grill
101 Beer KitchenALL Star Bar and GrillTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years18%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $71,647 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,053 – $138,539 yearly
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Executive Chef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsChef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardBartender LicenseDental LicenseDriver's LicenseCDLSkills
Product ManagementPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication 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
Food Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceKnowledge ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipExecutive Sous Chef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineSous Chef/Team Lead
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementHigh-End Sales
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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 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: general manager/kitchen operations, executive sous chef and sous chef/closing supervisor.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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