Head Chefs for hire in Townsville, Queensland

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 Townsville, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    96

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    7%
    Food Preparation
    7%
    Leadership
    7%

  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    44%
    Bachelor's degree
    35%
    High school diploma or GED
    15%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    1-2 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • ISS Facility Services
    • Woolworth
    • SIGNATURE STAFF

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    56%
    Less than a year
    22%
    2-5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 96 profiles for Head Chefs in Townsville, Queensland

Last updated: 28 Oct 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Townsville, Queensland: $86,258 yearly
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  • CHEF

    Aitkenvale, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety Supervisors CertificateFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationRSA

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingFood PreparationMenu PlanningHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)Food Safety

  • Chef/Cook

    Aitkenvale, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFood Handling CertificateRSAEnglish

    Skills

    LeadershipCookingKitchen ExperienceMeal PreparationFood PreparationCleaning Experience

  • Head Chef

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IVCertificate IIIDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    CookingCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationKitchen ManagementFood SafetyKitchen Experience

  • Chef

    Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceCertificate IIIHospitality Management

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFood PreparationStockingStock Replenishment

  • CHEF

    New Townsville City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Diploma of Hospitality ManagementCertificate IVCertificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)DiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Food ProductionProduction Kitchen ExperienceBulk CookingServingCookingMenu Planning

  • Outdoor Activity instructor

    South Townsville, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardCertificate IVConstruction Induction Card (White Card)Blue CardProject Management

    Skills

    LeadershipResource AllocationFacilitationRisk Mitigation PlanningYouth Development Programme ExperienceBehaviour 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: cooking, food preparation and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: Certificate IV, Certificate III and Hospitality Management.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, CHEF and commis 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 Townsville, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 6 years of professional experience.

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