Executive Chefs for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Analysis Skills7%Supervising Experience7%Education level
Associate's degree41%Bachelor's degree33%High school diploma or GED21%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years10%6-10 years10%Current company
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Aimbridge Hospitality
All the Best CateringTime at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dayton, OH: $83,893 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,913 – $99,249 yearly
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Sous Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Athletic TrainerTeaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsExecutive Head Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsFinancial ConceptsExecutive Sous Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationPMPAerial Lift Certification+22 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Moraine, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMenu PlanningCulinary ExperienceManagementAssistant Dietary Manager
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Product ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication 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, analysis skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
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 sous chef, personal chef and sous chef.
What level of education is common for an executive chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for an executive chef in Dayton, OH, 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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