Head Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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168
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Food Safety
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Cooking
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21%
- High school diploma or GED
- 4%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Compass Group
- 8848 Momo House
- OLLIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 168 profiles for Head Chefs in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 14 Nov 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $84,818 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,204 – $99,635 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
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Head Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Culinary ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingKitchen ExperienceDemi Chef de Partie
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeBachelor's Degree in Hospitality ManagementDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceHospitality ManagementSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementFood PreparationFood HandlingFood SafetyStaff TrainingBreakfast Chef
White Rock, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeDriver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFood Handling CertificatePrepare and Serve Espresso Coffee (SITHFAB025)+1 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceRestaurant ManagementPOSPOS SystemsFood SafetyCookingHead Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
AccountingCulinary ArtsDiplomaDiploma of Accounting (FNS50222)Skills
LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Inventory ControlOrder PlacementChef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IIISkills
Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOSPOS SystemsCookingLeadershipHead Chef
Cairns City, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IIICertificate III in HospitalityHospitality ManagementSkills
Time ManagementMenu PlanningSchedule ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetySolution Development
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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, leadership and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Driver Licence, Food Handling Certificate and Culinary Arts.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: breakfast chef, chef and chef de partie.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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