Chefs for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Time Management9%Communication Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Associate's degree43%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years14%6-10 years28%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years25%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $67,015 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,055 – $104,309 yearly
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Assistant General Manager (AGM)/ Kitchen Manager
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsKitchen Manager
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsSous Chef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Administrative ProfessionalFood Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsThai CuisineSous Chef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceChef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceProduct ManagementSous Chef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsHospitalityManagementTeam 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 communication 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, kitchen manager and sous 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 14 years of professional experience.
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