Chefs for hire in St. Louis, MO

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership17%
    Time Management17%
    Supervising Experience17%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED100%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    Aramark
    The Hut Sports Bar & Grill
    Wolters and Kuhl
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year67%
    1-2 years33%

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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $66,231 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,237$103,856 yearly

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  • Food Service Manager

    Saint Charles, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
  • Executive Chef

    Troy, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills
  • Part-time Cook

    O'Fallon, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    ServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime 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, time management and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: food service manager, part-time cook and executive 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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 39 years of professional experience.

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