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Most popular skills

Leadership 14%
Organizational Skills 11%
Communication Skills 9%

Education level

Bachelor's degree 48%
Associate's degree 26%
High school diploma or GED 24%

Years of experience

3-5 years 6%
6-10 years 14%
More than 10 years 80%

Current company

American House
Art & Jake's Sports Bar
Big Mike’s Kitchen LLC

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 14%
1-2 years 22%
2-5 years 38%

Browse Indeed's database of 692 profiles for Private Chefs in Detroit, MI

Last updated: Jul 11, 2026

Private Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Detroit, MI: $79,165 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $39,218$159,803 yearly

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Executive Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafeHACCP CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCulinary ExperienceCookingCost Control

Executive Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

EPA CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeEPA Refrigeration CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

Organizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsAmerican CuisineMaintenance WorkEquipment Malfunction Troubleshooting

Executive Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License

Skills

LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Regional Executive Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseRegistered DietitianPassenger EndorsementServsafe Alcohol Certification

Skills

ScalabilityLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFast Casual ExperienceCasual Dining Experience

Executive Chef

Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSenior LeadershipTeam Development

Sous Chef

Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceAmerican CuisineBar ExperienceFood Preparation

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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, organizational skills 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 executive sous chef.

What level of education is common for a private chef?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private chef in Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private chef?

Most private chefs have 18 years of professional experience.

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