Executive Chefs for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Supervising Experience9%Analysis Skills7%Education level
Associate's degree40%High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years22%More than 10 years70%Current company
Canopy by Hilton Grand RapidsAmway Grand Plaza
Baba On Central / BarbouniTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years16%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $67,378 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,942 – $84,160 yearly
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Executive Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Health Insurance LicenseFood Safety CertificationLife Insurance LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceFood & Beverage Director / Ex Chef
Ada, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCulinary Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsExecutive Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsConstruction InspectionProduct ManagementExecutive Chef/Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineExecutive Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineAnalysis 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, 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: culinary manager, 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 Grand Rapids, MI, 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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