Executive Chefs for hire in Newark, DE
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience11%Time Management9%Education level
Bachelor's degree41%High school diploma or GED33%Associate's degree22%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years8%More than 10 years86%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than 1 year7%1-2 years24%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, DE: $82,148 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $69,300 – $97,379 yearly
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Bear, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementPresentation SkillsExecutive Chef
Elkton, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
QuickbooksReach TruckDriver's LicenseSpreadsheetsCertified BookkeeperServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingKitchen Supervisor
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementExecutive Chef
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Kitchen Manager
Newark, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Financial Analysis ExperienceTax ExperienceAccountingGeneral Ledger AccountingGeneral Ledger ManagementForecastingAssistant Kitchen Manager
Wilmington, Delaware
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineCasual Dining 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 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 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 kitchen manager, food service manager and assistant kitchen manager.
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 Newark, DE, 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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