Chefs for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 54%
- Associate's degree
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Applebee's
Topgolf
Hilton Grand Vacations
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $63,168 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,908 – $83,289 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Head Chef for the Jacksonville jaguar
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Flagger CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCulinary ExperienceManagementKitchen ManagementExecutive Sous Chef/Banquet Chef
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef De Cuisine
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceDirector of Dining
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceFood HandlingCookingResidential Care Home ExperienceSenior Living Facility ExperienceLong Term Care Experience+15 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsSchedule ManagementExecutive Chef
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceCasual Dining Experience
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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: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License 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 sous chef/banquet chef, head chef for the jacksonville jaguar and sous chef.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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