Private Chefs for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Time Management9%Communication Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree35%High school diploma or GED26%Bachelor's degree24%Years of experience
More than 10 years68%6-10 years26%3-5 years6%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years32%1-2 years24%Less than a year22%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $108,172 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,258 – $204,360 yearly
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSous Chef
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeHACCP Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineSous Chef
Upper Arlington, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCulinary manager/ Ex Chef
Gahanna, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SafeCPPOSupply Chain ManagementRegistered DietitianLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Supply Chain Professional+22 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecutive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceUpscale Casual Experience
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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 82 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 a private chef?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe, 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 sous chef/kitchen manager.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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