Chefs for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Associate's degree38%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years16%Current company
Algonquin Golf ClubAmeristar Casinos, IncAncestral EatsTime at current job
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years23%2-5 years55%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $65,452 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,434 – $100,957 yearly
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Executive Chef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingExecutive Sous Chef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsFrench CuisineIndian CuisineThai CuisineGuest RelationsTable AssignmentChef
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineExecutive Chef
Cahokia, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipFOH/Bar Manager
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceAdvanced Knife Skills
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 94 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, supervising experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License 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: sous chef, executive chef 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 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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