Chef

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Median Average:
$57,950
Chef in Australia median base salary $57,950/yr. Information is based on 61 Chef jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Chef earn in Australia? The average salary of Chef is $57,950 in Australia
$57,950 /yr
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Average $57,950
Range $60K - $70K
Last updated April 26 2024
The average pay range for Chef is between $60K and $70K. Salaries vary from a low of $40K up to $90K per year. The average number of Chef roles advertised per month is 56 in Australia between April 2023 and April 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Chefs/Cooks? The most common skills required for a Chefs/Cooks are:
Policies Ordering Training Catering Cleanliness Organized Planning Restaurant Cooking Sanitation Reporting Reporting Reporting Catering Ordering SAP Policies Training Relocation Reporting Reporting Training Relocation Ordering SAP Policies Catering Reporting SAP Relocation
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These skills are most commonly found in Chefs/Cooks job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated October 31 2021
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Hospitality & Tourism roles in New Zealand?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Hospitality & Tourism roles. See what salaries they paid for Hospitality & Tourism in New Zealand. See how they compare to the average Hospitality & Tourism salary of $61,309.
Ryman Healthcare
Auckland (43%), Christchurch (28%), Wellington (17%), Hamilton (12%)
93

$36K-$46K

(($19,491))

$36K-$46K
(($19,491))
The Recruitment Network Ltd
Wellington (31%), Christchurch (27%), Auckland (26%), Tauranga (11%) +1 others
81

$42K-$52K

(($13,684))

$42K-$52K
(($13,684))
Restaurant Brands Ltd
Auckland (41%), Wellington (25%), Hamilton (22%), Tauranga (12%)
73

$38K-$48K

(($17,976))

$38K-$48K
(($17,976))
Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Limited
Wellington (71%), Auckland (29%)
42

$39K-$49K

(($17,309))

$39K-$49K
(($17,309))
New World
Auckland (50%), Tauranga (28%), Wellington (22%)
36

$49K-$62K

(($5,452))

$49K-$62K
(($5,452))
Last Updated July 29 2020
How many years does it take to become a Chef?
Most candidates undertake an average of 4 years Hospitality & Tourism prior to being appointed as a Chef.
Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Chef
Last updated April 26 2024
Most candidates have on average 5 years working experience prior to becoming a Chef.
Average Hospitality & Tourism required to become a Chef
Last updated April 26 2024
Where are Chefs/Cooks in New Zealand sourced from?
Chefs/Cooks are sourced from
these companies
Strait Shipping
University of Otago
ALLIANCE CATERING
Allied Workforce
Carrick Wines
Chefs/Cooks are sourced in New Zealand are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Esher College
Long Bay College
Thamesmead School
University of Otago
Otago Polytechnic
Last updated April 26 2024