Chefs for hire in Indianapolis, IN

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    1,651

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership12%
    Supervising Experience10%
    Communication Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Associate's degree24%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years12%
    6-10 years18%
    More than 10 years70%
  • Current company

    His Place Eatery
    Admiral's Experience
    Aramark
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year13%
    1-2 years21%
    2-5 years45%

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Last updated: Jul 20, 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 CertificationResearchDriver's LicenseParalegal CertificateServsafe

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
  • Chef

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceKnowledge ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAmerican Cuisine
  • Lead Prep Chef/Line Cook

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadership
  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical ExaminationBartender LicenseCDLFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Manager Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTrainingManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen Experience
  • Executive Chef

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical ExaminationFood Safety CertificationDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL C

    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, 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/line cook, executive sous chef and residental 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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