Executive Chefs for hire in Raleigh, NC
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Most popular skills
Leadership12%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree29%Associate's degree26%Years of experience
6-10 years14%More than 10 years86%Current company
Aramark
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Time at current job
Less than a year8%1-2 years32%2-5 years53%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Executive Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Raleigh, NC: $79,922 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,973 – $101,432 yearly
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Executive Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSouthern Style CuisineLeadershipAmerican CuisineAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceVisual Arts Teacher/ Shakespeare Coach
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCorporate Executive Chef Manager/Director
Garner, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipMenu PlanningSanitationSous Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First-Class Medical CertificateServsafeFood Handler CertificationPilot LicenseSkills
SanitationFlying AircraftPhotographySensory EvaluationResearch Setting ExperienceResearchExecutive Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified SommelierServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Raleigh, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsSupervising 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, communication skills and organizational 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: executive sous chef, executive chef and visual arts teacher/ shakespeare coach.
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 Raleigh, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an executive chef?
Most executive chefs have 27 years of professional experience.
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