Executive Chefs for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership15%Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills8%Education level
Bachelor's degree37%High school diploma or GED30%Associate's degree23%Years of experience
More than 10 years100%Current company
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2-5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $85,497 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,949 – $114,304 yearly
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Executive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef/Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationCulinary Arts Certificate+1 moreSkills
French CuisineAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCorporate Executive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHead Chef/Executive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife Skills
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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 53 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 analysis 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: global executive chef, executive chef/kitchen manager and corporate executive chef.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Charlotte, NC, 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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