Head Chefs for hire in Perth, Western Australia
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Most popular skills
- Food Safety
- 12%
- Food Preparation
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree
- 35%
- High school diploma or GED
- 8%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Sodexo
GoodStart Early Learning
Compass Group
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Head Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Perth, Western Australia: $92,148 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $77,583 – $109,447 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Chef
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementAdvanced DiplomaCertificate IIIRSA+3 moreSkills
CookingRestaurant IndustryRestaurant ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationHead Chef
Victoria Park, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationRSASkills
Time ManagementGroup WorkFood SafetyMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelSenior Chef
Guildford, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
National Police CheckSkills
LeadershipKitchen ManagementKitchen ExperienceMenu PlanningItalian CuisineServingLine Chef
Alexander Heights, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Culinary ArtsCertificate IVDiploma of Hospitality ManagementEducationCertificate IIIDiploma+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementBakingCookingWriting SkillsIngredient PreparationSenior Commis Chef
Burswood, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
RSASkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsWaste ReductionFood PortioningSous chef
Perth, Western Australia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety Supervisors CertificateCulinary ArtsCertificate IVFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIUse Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (SITXFSA005)+2 moreSkills
Chocolate PreparationDecorating Baked GoodsWoodworkingLeadershipCatering ExperienceMenu Planning
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Culinary Arts, Certificate III 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: chef, COMMIS CHEF and line 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 Perth, Western Australia, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a head chef?
Most head chefs have 9 years of professional experience.
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