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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    166

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Safety
    9%
    Leadership
    8%
    Cooking
    6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    67%
    Bachelor's degree
    20%
    High school diploma or GED
    13%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Compass Group
    • The Grand Hotel Cairns
    • Squad Recruitment

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    50%
    1-2 years
    25%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 166 profiles for Head Chefs in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $84,820 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $72,555 – $99,158 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Head Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingKitchen Experience

  • Head Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingCulinary ArtsDiplomaDiploma of Accounting (FNS50222)

    Skills

    LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Inventory ControlOrder Placement

  • Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate III

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceKitchen ExperiencePOSPOS SystemsCookingLeadership

  • Head Chef

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IIICertificate III in HospitalityHospitality Management

    Skills

    Time ManagementMenu PlanningSchedule ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetySolution Development

  • Chef de partie

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceHospitalityRSADiplomaRestaurant ExperienceFood Preparation+1 more

    Skills

    KoreanEnglishCulinary ExperienceKnife SkillsInventory ControlCommunication Skills

  • Head chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    TAFE Institute ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationMilitary Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipMenu DesignKitchen Health and Safety StandardsFood Waste MitigationCatering ManagementManagement

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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: Culinary Arts, Certificate III 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: chef, s k i l l s 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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