Sous-Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland
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Most popular skills
Food Safety9%Leadership8%Cooking5%Education level
Vocational or technical training45%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years4%3-5 years18%Current company
115 Hotela v cAltitude/ Shangri-la, SydneyTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years19%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 63 profiles for Sous-Chefs in Cairns, Queensland
Last updated: 20 Aug 2026
Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $79,526 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $70,195 – $90,098 yearly
*Indeed data (AU)
Head Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality ManagementSkills
Culinary ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingKitchen ExperienceCooks & Chefs (All Levels)
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Driver LicenceRSAItalianSkills
Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood Service ExperienceMenu PlanningKnife SkillsRestaurant ExperienceHead chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationBudgetingSkills
Food SafetyKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningCulinary ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementHead Chef
Mount Peter, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationManagementPresentation SkillsSkills
Communication SkillsComputer SkillsProduct DevelopmentComputer LiteracyMenu PlanningResearchCommis Chef
Cairns, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Food Handling CertificateCertificate IIISkills
Food SafetyKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceTeam ManagementFood PreparationCookingChef de Partie
Yorkeys Knob, Queensland
Licenses & certifications
Certificate IIIHospitality ManagementSkills
Food ProductionTime ManagementKitchen ExperienceCulinary ExperienceFood PreparationFood Safety
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What's the average time to fill a sous chef role?
The average time to fill a sous chef role is 92 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do sous-chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a sous chef include: food safety, leadership and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?
Common licenses or certifications for sous-chefs include: Food Handling Certificate, RSA and Italian.
What are some job titles related to sous-chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to sous-chefs include: head chef, executive chef / kitchen supervisor and commis chef.
What level of education is common for a sous chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a sous chef in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a sous chef?
Most sous-chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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