Private Chefs for hire in Detroit, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership13%Organizational Skills9%Communication Skills8%Education level
Associate's degree35%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree28%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
ADELINABakerfield TacosBucci's Italian RestaurantTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years38%More than 5 years13%
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Detroit, MI: $79,165 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,218 – $159,803 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Prep cook/chef
Ecorse, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsManagementLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementSous Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRServsafeCNAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementLong Term Care ExperienceKitchen Manager/Head Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementTraveling Chef
Detroit, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsServsafeCulinary Arts CertificateFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood SafetyHead Chef/Kitchen Manager
Ecorse, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementAdvanced Knife SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSous Chef
Melvindale, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCulinary ExperienceManagementKitchen 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 84 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 private chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for private chefs include: Servsafe, Food Handler Certification and Driver's License.
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, sous chef/line cook and 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 Detroit, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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