Executive Chefs for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Associate's degree32%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Ball HealthcareBon Appétit
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Time at current job
2-5 years60%Less than a year40%
Browse Indeed's database of 326 profiles for Executive Chefs in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $75,228 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,050 – $108,727 yearly
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Executive Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHead Kitchen Manager
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseBackflow CertificationWelding CertificationServsafeTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineFood Service Director/ Executive Chef
Hoover, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineStrategic PlanningOTRExecutive Chef
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingStrategic Planning
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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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
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 chef/kitchen manager, food service director/ executive chef and culinary 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 Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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