Private Chefs for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Leadership14%Supervising Experience11%Communication Skills9%Education level
Associate's degree30%Bachelor's degree30%High school diploma or GED28%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%3-5 years2%6-10 years26%Current company
Compass Group
Morrison Healthcare
A Little Something PatisserieTime at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years26%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $90,939 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,411 – $178,189 yearly
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Executive Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineCulinary manager/ Ex Chef
Gahanna, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
SafeCPPORegistered DietitianLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalEPA Refrigeration CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsExecutive Sous Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeHACCP CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMediterranean CuisineUpscale Casual ExperienceMexican CuisineSpecial Diets Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementAmerican CuisineLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMexican CuisineExecutive private chef / House manager
Bexley, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationCookingMenu PlanningComputer SkillsFood and Beverage Industry ExpertiseMenu DesignSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceBakery ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingSous Chef
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCCRNServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceProduct Management
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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 79 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, supervising experience 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: sous chef, executive chef and cook / pantry chef / back kitchen.
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 27 years of professional experience.
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