Executive Chefs for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Analysis Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Associate's degree
- 36%
- High school diploma or GED
- 34%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Nordstrom
Darden Restaurants
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $99,173 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,318 – $136,002 yearly
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Operating Partner and Executive Chef
Melvindale, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsChef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationParalegal CertificateServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsGoogle WorkspaceExecutive Chef
Warren, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAdvanced Knife SkillsHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Highland Park, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCulinary Manager
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceChef & Food Activist
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationCADCTIPSDriver's License+6 moreSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager Experience
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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, analysis skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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: culinary manager, executive sous chef and 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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 12 years of professional experience.
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