Head Chefs for hire in Darwin, Northern Territory

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 Darwin, Northern Territory to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    74

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • 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 Tamale
    Aboriginal Hostel Limited
  • Time 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 Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipTraining & DevelopmentCookingPOSKnife SkillsManagement
  • chefs assistant

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardOchre CardFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceQuality Assurance
  • Chef

    Millner, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children Check

    Skills

    LeadershipMenu PlanningFood SafetyInventory ControlFood HandlingCustomer Service
  • Kitchen Attendant

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardFood Safety Supervisors CertificateFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Restaurant ExperienceFood PreparationCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceCommunication SkillsKitchen Experience
  • Wok Chef

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Food SafetyRestaurant ExperienceMandarinEnglish
  • Chef de Partie

    Darwin, Northern Territory

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IIFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    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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