Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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7,344
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Most popular skills
- Food Preparation
- 11%
- Food Safety
- 10%
- Leadership
- 8%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
- High school diploma or GED
- 6%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Compass Group
THE ENCORE
- The Coffee Club
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: 12 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $76,643 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,980 – $94,773 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (AU)
Event Chef
Carlton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood PreparationServingBreakfast ServiceTeam LeadershipCommis Chef, Apprentice
Caulfield East, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIISkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationCookingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceChef/Cook
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementFood SafetyFood HandlingSafe Work PracticesSafety Protocol AdherenceWork Health and Safety MindsetChef
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)Skills
LeadershipManagementLabour Cost AnalysisCost ControlEmployee TrainingHiringChef de Partie
Coburg, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceDofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionFood Handling CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionSkills
Kitchen ExperienceKnife SkillsFood SafetyFood Service ExperienceRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceChef
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingGrillingKitchen GrillsTemperature MonitoringTemperature ControlMeat Cookery
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 85 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: food preparation, food safety and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Culinary Arts, Certificate IV and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, event chef and commis chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Melbourne, Victoria, 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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