Executive Chefs for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Analysis Skills8%Supervising Experience8%Education level
Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree22%High school diploma or GED19%Years of experience
3-5 years2%6-10 years14%More than 10 years84%Current company
(99THFL Barclays Capital)4 Leaves Restaurant40NorthTime at current job
Less than a year3%1-2 years33%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $90,980 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,518 – $130,315 yearly
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Executive Chef
Jersey City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Union City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceEmployee OnboardingManagementExecutive Chef
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipGreek CuisineMediterranean CuisineAdvanced Knife SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Maplewood, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsRegional Chef de Cuisine
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCulinary ExperienceMenu PlanningButcheryCuttingMeat Cutting
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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 52 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, analysis skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an executive chef?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Servsafe 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: regional chef de cuisine, executive sous chef and executive chef/consultant.
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, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 206 years of professional experience.
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