Executive Chefs for hire in Omaha, NE
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 14%
- Analysis Skills
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Associate's degree
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Topgolf
Sodexo
Sysco
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Omaha, NE: $77,758 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,055 – $95,890 yearly
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Executive Sous Chef/Banquet Chef
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+2 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingExecutive Chef De Cuisine
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCulinary ArtsServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsFast Casual ExperienceExecutive Chef
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationTWIC Card+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
BSCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarbecueLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceHead Chef
Omaha, Nebraska
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFood SafetySanitationCooking
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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, analysis skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for executive chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for executive chefs include: Servsafe Certification, 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: sous chef, executive sous chef/banquet chef and executive chef de cuisine.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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