Executive Chefs for hire in Columbia, MD
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Leadership13%Supervising Experience8%Time Management7%Education level
Bachelor's degree32%High school diploma or GED32%Associate's degree29%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years14%More than 10 years80%Current company
Burtons Grill & Bar
Aramark Corporation (IMI)Atlantic Food & SpiritsTime at current job
1-2 years16%2-5 years66%More than 5 years18%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $78,257 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,620 – $93,329 yearly
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Head Chef/floor manager
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Sykesville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineProduct ManagementCulinary ExperienceSous Chef
Lanham, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementPublic SpeakingAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef / Regional Chef
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Athletic TrainerFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Ellicott City, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsSous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Germantown, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineProduct Management
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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, supervising experience and time management.
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: sous chef/kitchen manager, sous chef and executive chef / regional 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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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