Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Cooking12%Food Safety12%Food Preparation10%Education level
Vocational or technical training62%Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years32%3-5 years24%Current company
I Need a Chef & I Need Event Staff
Antimo Pizza CateringAustralian Venue CoTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years23%2-5 years40%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,469 profiles for Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 15 Aug 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $75,765 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,387 – $93,511 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Commis Chef
Sunshine, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardWorking with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood HandlingFood SafetyCommis Chef
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceCookingFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationSenior Chef de Partie
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood Service ExperienceCookingFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationChef de Partie
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckSkills
Food SafetyCookingKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ExperiencePizza Chef
Fawkner, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingChef
Box Hill North, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCulinary ArtsHospitalityCookingDiplomaHospitality Management
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What's the average time to fill a Chef role?
The average time to fill a Chef role is 106 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: cooking, food safety and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Handling Certificate, RSA and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: commis chef, pizza chef and pastry 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 3 years of professional experience.
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