Head-Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Cooking6%Food Safety6%Education level
Vocational or technical training58%Bachelor's degree39%High school diploma or GED3%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years16%3-5 years20%Current company
3 SISTERS EATERYArundel estateBanshoTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years31%2-5 years34%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,815 profiles for Head-Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $88,635 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,292 – $116,748 yearly
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Commis Chef
Williamstown, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementCertificate IVDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingFood SafetyTime ManagementChef
Bundoora, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ExperienceSkills
Menu PlanningSupervising ExperienceFood ProductionFood IndustryManagementInventory ControlHead Chef
Ashwood, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceSkills
CookingLeadershipCommunication SkillsHospitalityMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelChef de Partie
Prahran, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateSkills
Culinary ExperienceFrench CuisineLeadershipCommunication SkillsCommis Chef
Melbourne, Victoria
Skills
ManagementKnife SkillsThaiEnglishJapaneseCookingHead Chef
Melbourne, Victoria
Skills
Restaurant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership
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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 20 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: leadership, cooking and food safety.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Driver Licence, First Aid Certification 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: commis chef, 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 Melbourne, Victoria, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head-chefs have 7 years of professional experience.
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