Chefs for hire in New York, NY
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23,064
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 14%
- Organizational Skills
- 12%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Bachelor's degree
- 25%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
Restaurant Associates
Yard house
STK Steakhouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $92,027 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,570 – $127,218 yearly
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Sous Chef
North Bergen, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsBOH Manager
Astoria, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsGrillingFood HandlingSous Chef
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHADriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipKitchen ExperienceSous Chef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSous chef/Server
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+4 moreSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceStrategic Planning
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 96 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 Certification and Food Safety Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, executive sous chef and sous chef/server.
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 15 years of professional experience.
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