Executive Chefs for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Communication Skills6%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Associate's degree48%High school diploma or GED23%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years84%6-10 years10%Less than a year4%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years39%More than 5 years29%1-2 years26%
Browse Indeed's database of 683 profiles for Executive Chefs in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $83,230 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $65,860 – $105,180 yearly
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Campus Executive Chef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingCasual Dining ExperienceChef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsAmerican CuisineManagementRestaurant ManagementRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ManagementExecutive Chef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL C+5 moreSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CDLNon-CDL Class CCDL aServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordExecutive Chef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementExecutive Sous Chef
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeSkills
LeadershipCulinary ExperienceBanquet ExperienceHospitalityHospitality Industry ExperienceFood and Beverage Industry Expertise
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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, communication skills and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, Driver's License and Food Safety 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, executive chef/kitchen manager 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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 19 years of professional experience.
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