Head Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria

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 Melbourne, Victoria to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    864

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking10%
    Food Preparation8%
    Food Safety8%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training65%
    Bachelor's degree14%
    High school diploma or GED11%

  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year8%
    1-2 years14%
    3-5 years26%

  • Current company

    1-Grekiska grill & bar 2-Bodrum Essendon 3-pizza chef
    A V C Gardiner hotel
    Accor

  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year18%
    1-2 years39%
    2-5 years39%

Browse Indeed's database of 864 profiles for Head Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria

Last updated: 23 July 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $90,345 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $69,334 – $117,724 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Chef de parties

    Sunshine, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Knife SkillsCertificate IIFirst Aid CertificationHospitalityFood Handling CertificateMenu Planning

    Skills

    CookingFood SafetyFood HandlingFood PreparationFood ServiceKitchen Experience

  • Chef De Partie

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVCulinary ArtsDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlCommunication SkillsKitchen Experience

  • Commis Chef

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCookingCulinary Experience

    Skills

    LeadershipStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational Skills

  • Head Chef / Owner

    Box Hill, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Kitchen ManagementInventory ControlCulinary ExperienceCookingLeadershipTraining & Development

  • Chef de Partie

    Melbourne, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Culinary ArtsCertificate III

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingKitchen Management

  • Food Production Assistant

    Ascot Vale, Victoria

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateRSA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime 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 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: cooking, food preparation and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Certificate III, Driver Licence 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 de partie, commis chef 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 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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