Executive Chefs for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership15%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%High school diploma or GED33%Associate's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%6-10 years30%3-5 years6%Current company
Doubletree By Hilton
McNinch House RestaurantAC Hotel Charlotte & Nuvole roof top LoungeTime at current job
2-5 years55%1-2 years25%Less than a year10%
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Last updated: Sep 14, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $85,435 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,946 – $114,145 yearly
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Global executive chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsJust-In-TimeCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementExecutive Event Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationReal Estate BrokerDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHead Chef/Executive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational 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 57 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 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, global executive chef and executive chef/kitchen manager.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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