Executive Chefs for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Supervising Experience9%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED36%Associate's degree31%Bachelor's degree26%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
Waypoint Public House13 Bar and RestaurantAltim
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years23%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $70,425 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $51,105 – $97,050 yearly
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Executive Chef
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Upscale Casual ExperienceHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafeSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Certified Substance Abuse CounselorFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Rough Terrain Forklift CertificationSubstance Abuse Counseling CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCulinary ExperienceBehavioral TherapyIndividual Group CounselingGroup TherapyHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLead Caterer / Supervisor
Verona, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef/Kitchen Manager
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFinancial ConceptsTime ManagementBarbecue
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for an Executive Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe, 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: executive chef/kitchen manager, executive sous chef and lead caterer / supervisor.
What level of education is common for an Executive Chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an Executive Chef in Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an Executive Chef?
Most executive chefs have 18 years of professional experience.
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