Chefs for hire in Pittsburgh, PA
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Associate's degree36%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years14%More than 10 years80%Current company
Mary’s VineAladdin/JCCAllegheny CountyTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years36%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Pittsburgh, PA: $56,787 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,097 – $100,469 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseBC/BECPRCertified SommelierSkills
Mexican CuisineTypingCustomer SupportTeam LeadershipCulinary ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointFood and Beverage Operations Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementHead Chef/Manager
Dravosburg, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseCNASkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceEvent Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Drink ServiceBartender LicenseTIPSDriver's LicenseFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseVenue Beverage ServiceSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsEnglishCulinary ExperienceKitchen Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingKnowledge ManagementFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationAEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, 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: kitchen manager, head chef/manager and event 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 17 years of professional experience.
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