Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Preparation11%Food Safety10%Leadership8%Education level
Vocational or technical training76%Bachelor's degree14%High school diploma or GED8%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Compass Group
The Coffee ClubMelbourne Racing Club
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,407 profiles for Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $76,453 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,969 – $94,322 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Commis Chef
Carlton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIIRSASkills
Culinary ExperienceCookingFood SafetyMeal PreparationFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceChef
Camberwell, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCertificate IV in Cyber SecuritySkills
Cleaning ExperienceCleaningCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyGroup WorkCommis Chef
Carlton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Working with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood PreparationServingBreakfast ServiceTeam LeadershipChef de Partie
Templestowe Lower, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
HospitalityHotel ExperienceSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementBuffet ServiceBuffet ExperienceFood SafetyTeam LeadershipChef/Cook
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementFood SafetyFood HandlingSafe Work PracticesSafety Protocol AdherenceWork Health and Safety MindsetChef de Partie
Carnegie, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Time ManagementSchedule ManagementCookingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCatering Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 92 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 III and Driver Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and chef/cook.
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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