Executive Chefs for hire in Columbus, OH
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Leadership12%Supervising Experience10%Communication Skills10%Education level
Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree30%High school diploma or GED28%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years22%More than 10 years76%Current company
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A Little Something PatisserieAsterisk supper clubTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years17%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $96,254 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $73,718 – $125,678 yearly
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Executive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipJust-In-TimeSaucier Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
French CuisineMexican CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCulinary manager/ Ex Chef
Gahanna, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SafeCPPORegistered DietitianLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSous Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationHVAC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHigh-End SalesExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican Cuisine
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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, supervising experience and communication 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: executive chef/sub-regional chef, sous chef and senior manager.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an Executive Chef?
Most executive chefs have 17 years of professional experience.
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