Chefs for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills9%Supervising Experience8%Education level
Associate's degree33%Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED24%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years20%More than 10 years74%Current company
Uppercrust food service2Wheel Bar and GrillAcademy street bistroTime at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years9%2-5 years69%
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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $60,755 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,374 – $110,600 yearly
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Cary, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningHead 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 ManagementHead Prep Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceJust-In-TimeAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceGeneral Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHead Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipExecutive Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 95 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 supervising experience.
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: executive chef/kitchen manager, sous chef/catering chef and sous chef/kitchen manager.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Associate's degree 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 20 years of professional experience.
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