Private Chefs for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Associate's degree
- 36%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
- High school diploma or GED
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
EUREST DINING SERVICE - Compass Group
Sodexo
Abercrombie & Fitch
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $74,613 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,014 – $123,675 yearly
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Executive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCookingChef
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSous Chef
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsExecutive Chef
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementUpscale Casual ExperienceCHEF DE CUISINE
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseMLO LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a private chef role?
The average time to fill a private chef role is 74 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do private chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private chef include: leadership, time management and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for private chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe Certification, Driver's License and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to private chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private chefs include: executive chef, sous chef and executive chef/sub-regional chef.
What level of education is common for a private chef?
Associate's degree is the most common level of education for a private chef in Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 20 years of professional experience.
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