Chefs for hire in Raleigh, NC
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3,820
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 42%
- Associate's degree
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group
Brookdale Senior Living
STK steakhouse
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,820 profiles for Chefs in Raleigh, NC
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $61,978 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,035 – $112,864 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Head Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementProduct ManagementAmerican CuisineHead Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsManagementHead Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipAccounting SystemsAccounting SoftwareSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Cary, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningAssistant Manager 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
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: head chef, executive chef/kitchen manager 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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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