Chefs for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Associate's degree36%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years28%Current company
Lutheran Home & Harwood PlaceScreaming TunaAlly's BistroTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years22%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Sep 2, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $71,832 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,465 – $130,744 yearly
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Senior Sous Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCLPServsafe+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Quality EngineerCertified Dietary ManagerTIPSDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineProduct ManagementExecutive Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningExecutive Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef/General Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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, communication skills and supervising experience.
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, senior sous chef and executive 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 Milwaukee, 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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