Chefs for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience12%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Associate's degree34%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Unknown2%1-2 years4%3-5 years10%Current company
Compass group
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Alpine Lanes/Avalanche GrillTime at current job
Less than 1 year18%1-2 years24%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $73,855 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,622 – $134,277 yearly
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Valet Manager/ Sous Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DFood Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationAEDPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCulinary ExperienceBanquet ExperienceExecutive Chef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Registered DietitianServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningGeneral Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerClass DCertified Fitness InstructorAEDCertified Athletic TrainerFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceChef
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeCosmetology LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineLeadershipAnalysis SkillsKitchen Manager
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAmerican Cuisine
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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, head chef/ kitchen manager and sous 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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have -163 years of professional experience.
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