Executive Chefs for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Associate's degree38%High school diploma or GED27%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years14%More than 10 years76%Current company
Applewood Golf Course and Vista Event VenueAramark
Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years38%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 30, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $95,530 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,446 – $131,410 yearly
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Executive Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSenior Food Service Manager
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementLeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsKnowledge ManagementChef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOperations Manager / Executive Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational SkillsThai CuisineMexican CuisineExecutive Chef & Culinary Operations Manager
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsKnowledge ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceSouthern Style CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsExecutive Chef
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAdvanced Knife 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 58 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, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Servsafe Food Manager 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 & culinary operations manager, executive sous chef and area executive 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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 22 years of professional experience.
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