Executive Chefs for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience12%Analysis Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Associate's degree34%Bachelor's degree20%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years4%6-10 years14%Current company
Kimpton Cottonwood HotelOmaha Performing Arts
5RTCTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years28%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $76,433 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,289 – $95,320 yearly
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General Manager
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceExecutive Chef
Bellevue, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
MAST PermitCertified Dietary ManagerFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aServsafeSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceExecutive Chef De Cuisine
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceBanquet Captain/Pool Club Manager
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDirector of Culinary Innovation
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationTS/SCIServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife Skills
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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: banquet captain/pool club manager, director of culinary innovation and executive chef/catering manager.
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 Omaha, NE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an Executive Chef?
Most executive chefs have 26 years of professional experience.
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