Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation11%Food Safety10%Leadership8%Education level
Vocational or technical training72%High school diploma or GED13%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years40%1-2 years10%Current company
Altara PersonnelAnita Gelato
Aveo Group (Aged Care)Time at current job
2-5 years75%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,436 profiles for Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 30 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $76,188 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,758 – $93,990 yearly
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Commis Chef
Carlton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Problem ManagementWorking with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateManagementRSASkills
Food PreparationLeadershipFood SafetyFood HandlingCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCommis Chef
Carlton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateRSASkills
CookingIngredient PreparationFood SafetyCleaningTime ManagementBengaliFryer and ladder chef
Essendon, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Advanced DiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CleaningKitchen ExperienceBarista ExperienceFood PreparationFood HandlingFood SafetyCHEF
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaAdvanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322)+1 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceTime ManagementIngredient PreparationFood PreparationMise En PlaceGrillingSOUS CHEF
Maribyrnong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceCulinary ArtsFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCookingMeal PreparationBulk CookingInventory ControlStock OrderingCHEF
Fawkner, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
GrillingKitchen GrillsItalian CuisineFood PreparationKnife SkillsSauce Handling
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 109 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: commis chef and chef de partie.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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