Head-Chefs for hire in Ballarat, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Safety7%Cooking5%Food Preparation4%Education level
Vocational or technical training44%Bachelor's degree28%High school diploma or GED16%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Blue Bell hotel
Carbonis Italian KitchenAnglicare Southern Queensland (Roma)Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 38 profiles for Head-Chefs in Ballarat, Victoria
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ballarat, Victoria: $78,454 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,081 – $81,978 yearly
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Sous Chef
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVEducationCertificate IIISkills
Knife SkillsFood HandlingCookingFood SafetyRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationPersonal Care Assistant (PCA)
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportManual HandlingSkills
CookingManagementKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyRestaurant IndustryRestaurant Manager
Mount Pleasant, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver Licence – VictoriaFull Driver LicenceDriver Licence – VictoriaFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children Check+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCleaningCookingDrivingChef de Partie
Mount Clear, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCookingBulk CookingThaiMenu PlanningKitchen Hand
Alfredton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
Kitchen ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceRetail SalesMicrosoft OfficeManagementTechnician
Ballarat, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Advanced DiplomaCertificate IICertificate IIISkills
Retail ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer ServiceDiagnostic Problem-SolvingEmotional Regulation Techniques
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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: First Aid Certification, Certificate III and Certificate IV.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: packer & customer assistant, restaurant manager and postal service officer.
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 Ballarat, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 7 years of professional experience.
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