Chefs for hire in Louisville, KY
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree35%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years10%More than 10 years82%Current company
Aramark
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year17%1-2 years34%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Louisville, KY: $61,350 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,415 – $116,112 yearly
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Co-Owner
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerProfessional EngineerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
AEDQIDP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsBussingFood Service ExperienceChef
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineMexican CuisineHead Chef
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsGeneral Manager
Louisville, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCulinary Director
Marysville, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCulinary Experience
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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: Driver's License, Servsafe 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: culinary director, assistant general manager (agm) and 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 Louisville, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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