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 training57%Bachelor's degree26%High school diploma or GED14%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
Darwin Convention Centre
Hot TamaleAboriginal Hostel LimitedTime at current job
Less than a year31%1-2 years28%2-5 years21%
Browse Indeed's database of 74 profiles for Head Chefs in Darwin, Northern Territory
Last updated: 25 July 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Darwin, Northern Territory: $86,908 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $76,973 – $98,125 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Delivery Driver/Storeman
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCCTVHospitalityManagementDatabasesHR LicenceSkills
LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentCookingPOSKnife SkillsManagementchefs assistant
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardOchre CardFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceQuality AssuranceChef
Millner, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckSkills
LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyInventory ControlFood HandlingCustomer ServiceKitchen Attendant
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
White CardFood Safety Supervisors CertificateFood Handling CertificateSkills
Restaurant ExperienceFood PreparationCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceWok Chef
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateSkills
Food SafetyRestaurant ExperienceMandarinEnglishChef de Partie
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Customer ServiceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingPackagingCleaning
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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 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 RSA.
What are some job titles related to head chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, wok chef and delivery driver/storeman.
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 9 years of professional experience.
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