Chefs for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Communication Skills7%Food Preparation7%Education level
High school diploma or GED40%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree28%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years24%Current company
Freehand HospitalityA&W Restaurants
Archdiocese of Halifax-YarmouthTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years23%2-5 years54%
Browse Indeed's database of 919 profiles for Chefs in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Aug. 23, 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $75,005 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,679 – $94,267 yearly
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Restaurant Chef / Manager
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFood Safety+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementEvent CoordinationEvent PlanningCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipSous Chef
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRFood Safety Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityPastry Chef
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
PlatingInventory ControlInventory ManagementCost ManagementCost ControlTeam CoordinationSous Chef
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityFront Desk+5 moreSkills
HospitalityGuest ServicesCustomer ServiceRestaurant ExperienceKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationAssistant Manager
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeSmart ServeWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer Service OrientationBreakfast Chef Ambassador
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceSanitationCleaning
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 169 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: leadership, communication skills and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Safety, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: sous chef, assistant manager and sushi chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
High school diploma or GED 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 6 years of professional experience.
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