Chefs for hire in Sydney, New South Wales
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7,326
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Food Preparation
- 12%
- Food Safety
- 12%
- Cooking
- 11%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree
- 27%
- Master's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Compass Group
Trippas White Group
Merivale
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 57%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sydney, New South Wales: $76,200 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,508 – $94,401 yearly
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Chef
Epping, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckStandard Mental Health First AidNational Police CheckCPR CertificationSkills
CookingMeal PreparationFood PreparationFood SafetyGroup WorkKitchen ExperienceChef
Ashfield, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood PreparationFood SafetyCatering ExperienceCulinary ExperienceHead Chef
Hurstville, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceCookingCulinary ExperienceSkills
ManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceCookingFood SafetyChef
Eastwood, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckNational Police CheckCPR CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFood PreparationSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceStockingPastry Chef
Penshurst, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IVSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingMaintenanceCommis chef
Hurstville, New South Wales
Licenses & certifications
Food Handler Basics – Certificate of AcknowledgementFood Handling CertificateSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceFryersFryingOperating Kitchen Equipment
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 84 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 cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Culinary Arts, Certificate III and Food Safety Supervisors Certificate.
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 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 Sydney, New South Wales, 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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