Sous Chefs for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    65

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Food Safety8%
    Leadership7%
    English6%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training40%
    High school diploma or GED37%
    Bachelor's degree13%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Aunty on wandoo
    115 Hotel
    a v c
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year28%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years39%

Browse Indeed's database of 65 profiles for Sous Chefs in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 5 Aug 2026

Sous Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $78,779 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $70,394$88,162 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Cooks & Chefs (All Levels)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceRSAItalian

    Skills

    Kitchen ExperienceCookingFood Service ExperienceMenu PlanningKnife SkillsRestaurant Experience
  • Head Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handling CertificateDiplomaHospitality Management

    Skills

    Culinary ExperienceTime ManagementKitchen ManagementFood SafetyCookingKitchen Experience
  • Head chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationBudgeting

    Skills

    Food SafetyKitchen ManagementMenu PlanningCulinary ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTeam Management
  • Head Chef

    Mount Peter, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationManagementPresentation Skills

    Skills

    Communication SkillsComputer SkillsProduct DevelopmentComputer LiteracyMenu PlanningResearch
  • Sous Chef

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    White CardDriver LicenceRSA

    Skills

    Sanitation
  • SOUS CHEF

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceItalian

    Skills

    Food SafetyInventory ControlManagementLeadershipItalianEnglish

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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 english.

What licenses or certifications are common for a sous chef?

Common licenses or certifications for sous chefs include: Italian, Driver Licence and Food Handling Certificate.

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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