Head Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland

Find head chefs who lead kitchen teams, create menu items, and ensure quality standards are met while managing food costs and maintaining cleanliness. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Safety7%
    Food Preparation7%
    Leadership6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training42%
    Bachelor's degree22%
    High school diploma or GED22%

  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years16%

  • Current company

    Always Caring
    Australia strawberry Distributors
    Back Of House

  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year25%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years38%

Browse Indeed's database of 57 profiles for Head Chefs in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 21 July 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $84,743 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $73,266 – $98,019 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityMedication AdministrationCPR CertificationBudgeting

    Skills

    Retail SalesCookingKitchen ManagementRestaurant ManagementCulinary ExperienceFood Preparation

  • Owner/Manager

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityManagementCleaningManual Handling

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingHospitalityFood Preparation

  • CHEF PAPERCRANE

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeCulinary ArtsBusinessCertificate IIIHospitality Management

    Skills

    Time Management

  • Head Chef

    Mount Peter, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationManagementPresentation Skills

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer SkillsProduct DevelopmentComputer LiteracyMenu PlanningResearch

  • Head Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingKitchen Experience

  • COOK/CHEF

    Manoora, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Food PreparationCleaningManagementFood Handling CertificateKitchen ExperienceEnglish

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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 18 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, food preparation and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: RSA, First Aid Certification and Food Handling Certificate.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: owner/manager, chef and bar manager.

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 Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 9 years of professional experience.

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