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Most popular skills

Leadership 13%
Supervising Experience 9%
Organizational Skills 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 47%
Associate's degree 24%
Bachelor's degree 24%

Years of experience

6-10 years 26%
More than 10 years 74%

Current company

Q39 Restaurant
A Arnold of Kansas City
Addington Place of Prairie Village

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 23%
1-2 years 26%
2-5 years 26%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,867 profiles for Chefs in Kansas City, MO

Last updated: Jul 11, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $62,905 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $47,211$83,816 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

Executive Sous Chef

Independence, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineTime Management

General Manager

Kansas City, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification

Skills

Assistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining Experience

Executive Chef - Culinary Artist

Independence, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining Experience

Sous Chef

Kansas City, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

Executive Catering Chef

Kansas City, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipIndian CuisineAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMexican Cuisine

Pit Master/ Kitchen Manager/ Chef

Kansas City, Missouri

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationFood Service ExperienceHiring

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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 organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification 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: executive sous chef, pit master/ kitchen manager/ chef and bartender.

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 18 years of professional experience.

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