Executive Chefs for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Organizational Skills8%Analysis Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree21%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years2%6-10 years16%Current company
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AmbarAramark (F&B rollover)Time at current job
Less than 1 year19%1-2 years14%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Jul 24, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $93,534 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,399 – $124,271 yearly
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Levy
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementExecutive Chef ( Contracted )
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsMicrosoft Outlook CalendarLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicensePALSMedical LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingExecutive Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeTWIC CardSkills
Product ManagementLeadershipKitchen KnivesKnife SkillsKitchen GrillsMeat CuttingChef & B
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceProduct ManagementFast Casual ExperienceKitchen Manager/Chef
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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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, organizational skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to executive chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to executive chefs include: chef & b, executive chef ( contracted ) and levy.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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