Chefs for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience11%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Bachelor's degree20%Associate's degree18%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years6%6-10 years16%Current company
Omaha Performing Arts
30 HopAlta calidad taqueriaTime at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years29%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 16, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $60,474 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,731 – $79,969 yearly
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General Manager
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTaproom Manager
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceExecutive Chef De Cuisine
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceBanquet Captain/Pool Club Manager
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef (CIT)
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineAssistant Manager ExperienceTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 95 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 organizational skills.
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: banquet captain/pool club manager, sous chef (cit) and GM 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 Omaha, NE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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