Chefs for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Organizational Skills8%Communication Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Associate's degree25%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%More than 5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 981 profiles for Chefs in Madison, WI
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $70,042 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,476 – $105,556 yearly
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Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBarbecueOrganizational SkillsChef
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFast Casual ExperienceKitchen Manager
Waunakee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineTime ManagementSous Chef
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsKitchen ManagementLine Cook
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 97 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: 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, executive chef and executive 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 Madison, WI, 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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