Head Chefs for hire in Adelaide, South Australia
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Most popular skills
Food Safety10%Cooking8%Food Preparation7%Education level
Vocational or technical training61%Bachelor's degree18%High school diploma or GED11%Years of experience
3-5 years40%1-2 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Broadspectrum
Intercontinental Hotel
RSL LifeCare
Time at current job
Less than a year44%1-2 years44%2-5 years11%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Adelaide, South Australia: $84,370 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,091 – $104,541 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Commis Chef
Greater Adelaide, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
White CardCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationGeneral Construction Induction Card (White Card)+3 moreSkills
CookingFood PreparationGrillingFryersFryingOperating Kitchen EquipmentChef
Greater Adelaide, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingFood PreparationBreakfast ServiceFood ProductionSauce HandlingSauce-Making TechniquesCommis Chef
South Plympton, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Dofoodsafely CertificateDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionDofoodsafely Certificate of CompletionSkills
Time ManagementFood PreparationIngredient PreparationMise En PlaceGrillingFryersHead Chef
Seaton, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeCulinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IIIDiploma+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHospitality ManagementCulinary ArtsMenu DesignChef de Partie
Hillcrest, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIIDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Time ManagementServingFood ProductionFood HandlingCulinary ExperienceMeal PreparationHEAD CHEF
Kilburn, South Australia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationManual Driver LicenceHR LicenceSecurity LicenceSkills
LeadershipEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingKitchen Staff TrainingKitchen ManagementTraining
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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?
The average time to fill a head chef role is 17 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do head chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: food safety, cooking and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Certificate IV, Culinary Arts and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: commis chef, chef and commis chef/fulltime.
What level of education is common for a head chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Adelaide, South Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 6 years of professional experience.
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