Head-Chefs for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory
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Most popular skills
Food Safety9%Cooking8%Food Preparation8%Education level
Vocational or technical training39%Bachelor's degree33%Master's degree17%Years of experience
3-5 years50%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
(Casual) The Mallow HotelAlfonsinos, Darwin, NTALH Hotels
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year33%2-5 years17%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 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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Cook
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateSkills
Food PreparationCookingRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyInventory ControlTime ManagementCommis Chef
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
RSASkills
Food PreparationFood SafetyHospitalityCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceTime ManagementFood Team Member (Cook & Line)
Nakara, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeEngineeringKitchen ExperienceCustomer ServiceHospitalityConstruction+1 moreSkills
Culinary ExperienceFood PreparationCookingCustomer ServicePOSCash HandlingChef de Partie
Darwin, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceLeadershipManagementKitchen ExperienceCookingFood SafetyFOH team member/Cook/Chef
Stuart Park, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeLeadershipCertificate IVBusiness AdministrationResponsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) – Certificate of CompletionUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsSolution DevelopmentSchedule ManagementGroup WorkCustomer ServiceChef
Millner, Northern Territory
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMenu PlanningPlatingFood SafetyTeam Leadership
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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, cooking and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: First Aid Certification, Food Handling Certificate 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: wok chef, commis chef and restaurant manager/outlets manager.
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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