Chefs for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years8%6-10 years30%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years33%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $61,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,832 – $81,741 yearly
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Sous Chef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHead Chef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorAEDCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Presentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipFood ProductionFood SafetySous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafe+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsChef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCookingBakingSous Chef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCookingChef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Driver's LicenseSecurities Industry EssentialsSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipBasic MathAccounting SystemsAccounting Software
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 92 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 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: sous chef, task force chef 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 Omaha, NE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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