Head-Chefs for hire in Melbourne, Victoria
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Food Safety8%Food Preparation7%Education level
Vocational or technical training63%Bachelor's degree24%High school diploma or GED10%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Le Pub8 sister cafe and grillAegis Aged Care Group
Time at current job
2-5 years43%Less than a year29%1-2 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,802 profiles for Head-Chefs in Melbourne, Victoria
Last updated: 30 Sept 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Melbourne, Victoria: $87,433 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,546 – $113,175 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Head chef
Murrumbeena, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftRSASkills
Inventory ControlLeadershipStaff TrainingTraining & DevelopmentFood SafetyBudgetingPastry Junior Sous Chef
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingTraining & DevelopmentSupervising ExperienceFood SafetyEnglishIndonesianCommis Chef
Carlton, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateRSASkills
CookingIngredient PreparationFood SafetyCleaningTime ManagementBengaliHead Chef
Melbourne, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Food SafetySkills
Restaurant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommis Chef
Carnegie, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IIISkills
LeadershipManagementTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementStaff TrainingKitchen Staff TrainingCommis Chef
Williamstown, Victoria
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ManagementCertificate IVDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
CookingFood SafetyTime 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: leadership, food safety and food preparation.
What licenses or certifications are common for head-chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head-chefs include: Certificate III, Culinary Arts 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 and pastry junior sous 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 11 years of professional experience.
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