Chefs for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Supervising Experience8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
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Less than a year24%1-2 years21%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $68,539 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,452 – $108,110 yearly
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Executive Chef
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFinancial ConceptsTime ManagementBarbecueExecutive Chef
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Substance Abuse CounselorFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10OSHAServsafeSubstance Abuse Counseling Certification+2 moreSkills
Menu PlanningClient Relationship ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentManaging Client AccountsRelationship ManagementAccount ManagementAssistant General Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceRestaurant Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 93 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: executive chef, executive chef/kitchen manager and restaurant 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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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