Chefs for hire in New York, NY

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    23,619

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership14%
    Organizational Skills12%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED47%
    Bachelor's degree28%
    Associate's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    1-2 years20%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Ai Fiori
    Aparium Hotel Group
    Atlantic Pizzeria & Ristorante
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years83%
    More than 5 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 23,619 profiles for Chefs in New York, NY

Last updated: Oct 2, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in New York, NY: $91,792 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $66,187 – $127,303 yearly

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  • Banquet Chef/Chef Line Cook

    Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Union City, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationRegistered DietitianPMPDriver's LicenseTIPSHACCP Certification+9 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Executive Chef

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingAdvanced Knife Skills
  • Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPR+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPrivate School ExperienceHeavy Lifting
  • Head Chef

    Brooklyn, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft Office SpecialistFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipThai Cuisine

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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, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef/kitchen manager, executive sous chef and head 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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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