Chefs for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Time Management7%Communication Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Associate's degree32%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years40%More than 5 years40%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,704 profiles for Chefs in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $71,217 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,167 – $132,887 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCulinary ExperienceChef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CMHCFood Safety CertificationRBT CertificationLMHPDriver's LicenseFire Safety Certification+8 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsChef Consultant- Chef de Cuisine
West Allis, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineKitchen Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHead Cook/Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHead chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication 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, time management 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: kitchen manager, sous chef and chef consultant- chef de cuisine.
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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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