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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    126

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Safety9%
    Leadership8%
    Cooking6%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training52%
    High school diploma or GED26%
    Bachelor's degree23%

  • Years of experience

    6-10 years40%
    More than 10 years30%
    3-5 years20%

  • Current company

    AMO House catering
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  • Time at current job

    Less than a year67%
    1-2 years33%

Browse Indeed's database of 126 profiles for Head-Chefs in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $85,494 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $73,286 – $99,737 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Head Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingKitchen Experience

  • SOUS CHEF

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceItalian

    Skills

    Food SafetyInventory ControlManagementLeadershipItalianEnglish

  • Head Chef & Housekeeping

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationRSALR Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceHospitalityLeadershipFood PreparationFood SafetyInventory Control

  • Breakfast Chef

    White Rock, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceRestaurant ManagementPOSFood SafetyCookingPricing

  • Head chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    Food SafetyKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningCulinary ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTeam Management

  • Cook

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver Licence

    Skills

    Food PreparationCookingCleaningFrenchEnglishSpanish

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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: RSA, Driver Licence 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: breakfast chef, cook 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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