Executive Chefs for hire in Dayton, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience8%Analysis Skills7%Education level
Associate's degree48%Bachelor's degree28%High school diploma or GED20%Years of experience
3-5 years4%6-10 years12%More than 10 years84%Current company
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Moraine Country Club
Aimbridge Hospitality
Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years31%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 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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Executive Sous Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SHRM Certified ProfessionalFood Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+6 moreSkills
Analysis SkillscURLTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTanker EndorsementConfined Space CertificationLean Six Sigma CertificationPMPAerial Lift Certification+22 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceA La Carte Sous Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma CertificationDriver's LicenseProject Management Institute CertificationServsafeSix Sigma Green BeltFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareManagementServsafeSous Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Athletic TrainerTeaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Moraine, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMenu PlanningCulinary ExperienceExecutive Chef
Dayton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsFinancial Concepts
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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 analysis skills.
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: executive sous chef, executive chef/kitchen manager 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 14 years of professional experience.
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