Executive Chefs for hire in Cleveland, OH

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    14%
    Analysis Skills
    9%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    39%
    Bachelor's degree
    27%
    Associate's degree
    27%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Aramark
    • Bon Appétit
    • Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    More than 5 years
    22%
    1-2 years
    11%

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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $78,279 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,530 – $104,692 yearly

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  • Executive Sous Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCulinary Experience
  • Executive Sous Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdvanced Knife Skills
  • Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMenu Planning
  • Sous Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe Certification+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFrench CuisineSupervising Experience
  • Executive Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood HygieneFood Sanitation PracticesFood IndustrySanitation ProceduresFood Safety+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceManagement
  • Head Chef

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadership

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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, analysis skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License 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 chef/kitchen manager, executive sous chef and culinary director/executive 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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?

Most executive chefs have 20 years of professional experience.

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