Head Chefs for hire in Geelong, Victoria
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Most popular skills
- Food Safety
- 9%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Food Preparation
- 7%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24%
- High school diploma or GED
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
ESTIA HEALTH
Epworth Healthcare
None
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 290 profiles for Head Chefs in Geelong, Victoria
Last updated: 24 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Geelong, Victoria: $82,430 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,050 – $99,848 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Chef
Corio, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationFood SafetyTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceComplianceChef
Highton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFood Handling CertificateSkills
CookingIngredient PreparationSimple Food Item PreparationFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver Licence – VictoriaDriver Licence – VictoriaConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Skills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationSchedule ManagementChef de Partie
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsFood Handling CertificateCertificate IIISkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceFood SafetyHead Chef (Full-time)
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceWorking with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateCertificate IIIRSA+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipEmployee TrainingStaff TrainingTrainingCHEF DE PARTIE
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsCertificate IIFood Handling CertificateCertificate IIISkills
Kitchen ExperienceManagementKnife SkillsCookingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant Industry
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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 food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Certificate III, Culinary Arts 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: chef, breakfast chef 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 Geelong, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 8 years of professional experience.
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