Executive Chefs for hire in Kansas City, MO
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience7%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree36%Associate's degree26%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years10%Current company
30hop
Addington Place of Lees SummitAddington Place of Prairie Village
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years14%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 12, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $73,859 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,894 – $95,884 yearly
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Executive Chef
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef - Culinary Artist
Independence, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTeam Lead
Fairway, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Case ManagerCertified Medical Administrative AssistantServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierHACCP CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Kansas City, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsFinancial ConceptsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Catering Chef
Kansas City, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipIndian CuisineAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMexican CuisineGeneral Manager
Shawnee, Kansas
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceProfit & LossProfit and Loss AnalysisBudgeting
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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, 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: team lead, sous chef and executive chef - culinary artist.
What level of education is common for an Executive Chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an Executive Chef in Kansas City, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an Executive Chef?
Most executive chefs have 21 years of professional experience.
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