Executive Chefs for hire in Cincinnati, OH

Find executive chefs who lead kitchen operations, design menus and ensure food quality while managing kitchen staff and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cincinnati, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    13%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Analysis Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Associate's degree
    31%
    Bachelor's degree
    25%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Hilton
    • Delta Air Lines
    • Hard Rock International
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    75%
    Less than a year
    13%
    More than 5 years
    13%

Browse Indeed's database of 919 profiles for Executive Chefs in Cincinnati, OH

Last updated: Oct 27, 2026

Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $77,896 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,885 – $112,606 yearly

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  • Executive Chef

    Dayton, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineOrganizational Skills
  • Sous Chef

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseServsafe Certification

    Skills

    ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct Management
  • Kitchen Manager

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis Skills
  • Owner/Head Chef

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationTWIC Card+1 more

    Skills

    ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication Skills
  • Executive Chef

    Independence, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCulinary Experience
  • Kitchen Manager

    Dayton, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAssistant Manager Experience

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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 55 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 Certification, 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 chef/kitchen manager and executive sous chef.

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 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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