Head Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Food Safety9%Cooking9%Food Preparation7%Education level
Vocational or technical training61%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year4%1-2 years18%3-5 years26%Current company
Delaware North
1-Grekiska grill & bar 2-Bodrum Essendon 3-pizza chef400 Gradi
Time at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years33%2-5 years37%
Browse Indeed's database of 860 profiles for Head Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 22 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 PlanningSkills
CookingFood SafetyFood HandlingFood PreparationFood ServiceKitchen ExperienceChef De Partie
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IVCulinary ArtsDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Culinary ExperienceLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentInventory ControlCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceCommis Chef
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCookingCulinary ExperienceSkills
LeadershipStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHead Chef / Owner
Box Hill, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateSkills
Kitchen ManagementInventory ControlCulinary ExperienceCookingLeadershipTraining & DevelopmentChef de Partie
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IIISkills
Culinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood SafetyCookingKitchen ManagementFood Production Assistant
Ascot Vale, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateRSASkills
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: food safety, cooking and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for a head chef?
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 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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