Executive Chefs for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills7%Analysis Skills7%Education level
Bachelor's degree34%Associate's degree32%High school diploma or GED24%Years of experience
More than 10 years74%6-10 years18%1-2 years4%Current company
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
4achef Consulting ServicesAlcove by MadtreeTime at current job
2-5 years46%More than 5 years30%1-2 years19%
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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $79,159 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,807 – $116,455 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Sous Chef
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationMAST Permit+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSr. Chef/A.G.M.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsAssistant Manager ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipExecutive Chef
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOwner/Head Chef
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeTWIC Card+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsKitchen Manager
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis 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, communication skills and analysis 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: kitchen manager, executive sous chef and owner/head 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 Cincinnati, OH, 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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