Executive Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Analysis Skills8%Communication Skills6%Education level
Associate's degree41%High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years2%6-10 years18%Current company
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Less than a year6%1-2 years25%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $93,830 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,948 – $124,090 yearly
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Corporate Executive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarCulinary Director
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Kitchen ExperienceManagementRestaurant ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ManagementFood Service ExperienceSous Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational 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 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, analysis skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Food Safety 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, corporate executive chef and sous chef.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 15 years of professional experience.
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