Chefs for hire in Halifax, NS

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Kitchen Experience8%
    Leadership7%
    Food Preparation7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training37%
    High school diploma or GED31%
    Bachelor's degree26%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years30%
    6-10 years30%
    More than 10 years30%
  • Current company

    Gahan house
    The Bertossi Group
    Arthur's Urban Market
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years44%
    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years22%

Browse Indeed's database of 894 profiles for Chefs in Halifax, NS

Last updated: Sep. 18, 2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Halifax, NS: $74,727 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,790$94,985 yearly

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  • Chef de Partie

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood HandlingFood Handler CertificationHACCPFood Safety+1 more

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationServingFood Service ExperienceCookingFood Safety
  • Sous Chef

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRFood Safety Certification+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceHospitality
  • Chef

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipManagementCookingKitchen ExperiencePurchasing
  • Chef

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Food HandlingKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCatering Experience
  • Chef Tournant

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    FoodsafeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsDecision MakingFood SafetyKitchen ExperienceFood Preparation
  • Sous Chef

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFood Safety

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceRestaurant ManagementFood SafetyFood PreparationMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software

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What's the average time to fill a chef role?

The average time to fill a chef role is 172 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: kitchen experience, leadership and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handler Certification, Food Safety and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, chef de partie and CONTACT.

What level of education is common for a chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chef?

Most chefs have 10 years of professional experience.

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