Chefs for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Leadership15%Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Associate's degree25%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years50%Current company
(AVI) North Catholic High School700 Second ave commonsAlta Via Market SquareTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,558 profiles for Chefs in Pittsburgh, PA
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $56,542 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,573 – $98,147 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineHead Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood and Beverage Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Certified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseCRCSTCPREPA Universal CertificationCDL B+6 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAssistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCDL B+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsAmerican CuisineTime Management
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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, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification 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: executive chef / executive sous chef, executive sous chef 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 Pittsburgh, PA, 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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