Head-Chefs for hire in Gold Coast, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Food Safety8%Food Preparation7%Cooking6%Education level
Vocational or technical training55%Bachelor's degree21%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
POSITION: Faculty head of commercial cookery /HospitalityAlfresco Italian RestaurantBENNYS BURGERSTime at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years43%1-2 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 340 profiles for Head-Chefs in Gold Coast, Queensland
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gold Coast, Queensland: $90,847 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,767 – $110,385 yearly
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Head chef
Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Human ResourcesSkills
LeadershipFood SafetyCookingRestaurant ManagementMenu PlanningKitchen ExperienceHead Chef / Manager
Gold Coast, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Full Driver LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingCommis Chef
Arundel, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFood Handling CertificateRSASkills
Food SafetyFood PreparationFood HandlingKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceHead Chef
Chirn Park, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipHospitality ManagementCulinary ArtsHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food SafetyLabour Cost AnalysisHead Chef
Southport, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSAHospitality ManagementSkills
Food PreparationChefIngredient PreparationCleaningCustomer ServiceInventory ControlHead Chef
Burleigh Town, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceWSET Level 2 Award in WinesAdvanced DiplomaFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIDiploma+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOperating Expense BudgetingFood & Beverage Industry Purchasing ExperienceVendor Relationship BuildingCost Management
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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, food preparation and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: RSA, Food Safety Supervisors Certificate and Certificate IV.
What are some job titles related to head-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head-chefs include: commis chef, head chef / manager and chef.
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 Gold Coast, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 10 years of professional experience.
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