Head-Chefs for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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Most popular skills
Food Safety9%Food Preparation7%Cooking6%Education level
Vocational or technical training50%Bachelor's degree39%High school diploma or GED8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years14%3-5 years27%Current company
(Casual) The Mallow HotelAlfonsinos, Darwin, NTALH Hotels
Time at current job
Less than a year30%1-2 years30%2-5 years27%
Browse Indeed's database of 76 profiles for Head-Chefs in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $87,046 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,104 – $99,562 yearly
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Breakfast Chef
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IVFood Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyInventory ControlStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentChef
Millner, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckSkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyInventory ControlFood HandlingCustomer ServiceWok Chef
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateSkills
Food SafetyRestaurant ExperienceMandarinEnglishHead Chef
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Restaurant ExperienceRestaurant ManagementOrganisational SkillsHospitalityCookingTraining & DevelopmentChef de Partie
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPackagingCleaningCustomer Service Operator
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceSkills
PythonCRevitAutoCADVisual StudioMATLAB
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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 20 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 cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and Diploma.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: wok chef, commis chef and breakfast chef.
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 Darwin, Northern Territory, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 5 years of professional experience.
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