Chefs for hire in Kansas City, MO

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    3,155

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership13%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Communication Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED53%
    Associate's degree37%
    Vocational or technical training5%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years40%
  • Current company

    Aramark
    Paros Estiatorio
    1587 prime
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years43%
    1-2 years29%
    Less than a year14%

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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $71,528 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,960 – $86,776 yearly

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  • Executive Sous Chef

    Independence, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Executive Chef

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Sous Chef

    Mission, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsThai CuisineOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Head Chef

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCatering ExperienceFood Service Experience
  • Kitchen Manager

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCooking
  • Sous chef

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational 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, organizational skills and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, chef/kitchen manager and sous chef/kitchen 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 Kansas City, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.

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