Chefs for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Associate's degree27%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years12%6-10 years16%Current company
Aramark
Simply Crepes42nd St Oyster BarTime at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years31%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $62,899 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,889 – $116,743 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementProduct ManagementCo-Manager/Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineSauté/Broiler Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceAmerican CuisineHead Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsChef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseCDL BServsafeSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer OperationExecutive Sous Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsMemory Care
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
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: sous chef, executive chef and sauté/broiler 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 Raleigh, NC, 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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