Executive Chefs for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience8%Analysis Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Associate's degree26%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years22%More than 10 years70%Current company
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Firestone Country ClubTilted farmerTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years23%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $81,673 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,885 – $102,804 yearly
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Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningMicrosoft WordExecutive Sous Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
American CuisineHeavy LiftingStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementInventory ControlOperationsChef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRLPNBLSSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceFrench CuisineLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperiencePlant ManagementRestaurant Management
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What's the average time to fill an executive chef role?
The average time to fill an executive chef role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do executive chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an executive chef include: leadership, supervising experience and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: executive sous chef, head chef/kitchen manager and executive chef/kitchen manager.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 13 years of professional experience.
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