Private Chefs for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience8%Education level
High school diploma or GED39%Associate's degree34%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
3-5 years6%6-10 years18%More than 10 years76%Current company
DoubleTree by Hilton
RedWater Restaurant Group616 Kabob StopTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years26%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Private Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $147,192 yearly
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Sous Chef/Banquet Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10TIPS+12 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant General Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
TIPSDriver's LicenseCPRCertified SommelierServsafeBarbering License+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceExecutive Chef
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Health Insurance LicenseFood Safety CertificationLife Insurance LicenseServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipFrench CuisineCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceExecutive Chef/Manager
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceMediterranean CuisineAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAmerican CuisineHead Chef
Grandville, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationServsafeFood Allergen AwarenessConflict De-EscalationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCatering ExperienceExecutive Supervisor Kitchen Lead
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerTIPS+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising 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 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, communication skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private chef?
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: executive chef, executive supervisor kitchen lead and operations manager.
What level of education is common for a private chef?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a private chef in Grand Rapids, MI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private chef?
Most private chefs have 16 years of professional experience.
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