Head-Chefs for hire in Geelong, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Safety9%Leadership7%Food Preparation7%Education level
Vocational or technical training67%Bachelor's degree21%High school diploma or GED7%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years40%6-10 years10%Current company
BARWON HEADS HOTEL63 degree hightonACTUALTime at current job
1-2 years75%Less than a year25%
Browse Indeed's database of 205 profiles for Head-Chefs in Geelong, Victoria
Last updated: 7 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Geelong, Victoria: $82,430 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,050 – $99,848 yearly
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Head Chef
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
White CardDriver LicenceLR LicenceSkills
LeadershipFood PreparationTime ManagementMaintenanceCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsHead Chef
Belmont, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateSupervising ExperienceSkills
LeadershipTeam ManagementFood SafetyStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentTime ManagementChef
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateDriver LicenceWorking with Children CheckFood Handling CertificateSkills
Ingredient PreparationSimple Food Item PreparationFood PreparationCookingMeal PreparationKitchen ExperienceChef
Geelong, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceCulinary ArtsDiploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)Certificate III+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementGrillingKitchen GrillsFryersPlatingFood PreparationHead 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: Driver Licence, Food Handling Certificate and Certificate III.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: chef, chef/food service assistant 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 13 years of professional experience.
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