Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Safety10%Food Preparation10%Cooking9%Education level
Vocational or technical training68%Bachelor's degree24%Master's degree5%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years16%3-5 years28%Current company
Address creek harbour dubaiArundel estateBar LourinhãTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years19%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,524 profiles for Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,990 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,620 – $93,712 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Commis Chef
Williamstown, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementCertificate IVDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingFood SafetyTime ManagementChef de Partie
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ManagementSkills
Food PreparationCookingFood SafetyKitchen ManagementCommis Chef (Casual)
West Footscray, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCommis Chef
Melbourne, Victoria
Skills
ManagementKnife SkillsThaiEnglishJapaneseCookingChef de Partie
North Melbourne, Victoria
Skills
ManagementLeadershipFood PreparationTime ManagementStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentDessert Chef
Docklands, Victoria
Skills
Time ManagementServingRestaurant ExperienceCookingSpanishEnglish
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 117 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 safety, food preparation and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Safety Supervisors Certificate 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, chef de partie and dessert 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 4 years of professional experience.
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