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Most popular skills

Leadership 14%
Supervising Experience 11%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 53%
Associate's degree 28%
Bachelor's degree 18%

Years of experience

3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 26%
More than 10 years 58%

Current company

Applebee's
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Time at current job

Less than 1 year 29%
1-2 years 17%
2-5 years 40%

Browse Indeed's database of 483 profiles for Chefs in Madison, WI

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Madison, WI: $65,728 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,109$105,091 yearly

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Head Cook/Chef

Madison, Wisconsin

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingTime Management

Sous Chef

Madison, Wisconsin

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting

Lead Caterer / Supervisor

Verona, Wisconsin

Licenses & certifications

Class DBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary Manager

Skills

Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising Experience

Cook/Prep

Madison, Wisconsin

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseClass E

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining Experience

Head Cook

Madison, Wisconsin

Licenses & certifications

AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementUpscale Casual Experience

Head Chef

Madison, Wisconsin

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

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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 time management.

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: executive chef/kitchen manager, founder and owner and head cook.

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 23 years of professional experience.

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