Salary for Head Chef Jobs

Updated: 6 Feb 2012

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	AU$0	AU$25K	AU$50K	AU$75K
Salary	AU$41,474 - AU$74,405
Bonus	AU$0.00 - AU$10,155
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	AU$39,489 - AU$73,300
Country: Australia \| Currency: AUD \| Updated: 6 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 615

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Job Listings for Head Chef Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 19	Head Chef	All Seasons Oasis Alice Springs	Alice Springs, Northern Territory
	Are you a passionate 'foodie' with a head for business? Responsible for the overall Kitchen function, your challenge will be to balance guest expectations... Indeed
Jan 20	Head Chef	Crocodile Farm Hotel	Sydney, New South Wales
	Head Chef Head Chef Busy Inner West hotel is seeking a dedicated and passionate chef to lead our enthusiastic team. Must be a hands-on leader with a passion... Indeed
Jan 24	Head Chef	Shalom Hr Solution	Victoria
	Food and Accomodation provided . Medical Benifits. Submission Fees Refundable Work Experience... 0 - 0 Years Company Profile We are a Human Resource... Indeed
Jan 24	Chef - Head	The Age	Melbourne, Victoria
	Chef - Head CHEF - HEAD Busy hotel estab. Prof. reliable and skilled team leader. Call 9510 4396 or contact Daniel 0406 949 582 applychef@live.com.au This... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Head Chef Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range


Compass Group	AU$51,500 - AU$77,500

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Restaurant(s)	AU$38,510 - AU$72,766
Hotel / Hotels	AU$39,070 - AU$71,799
Restaurant, Cafe, or Deli	AU$35,876 - AU$70,201
Food Service	AU$37,893 - AU$72,988
Bar / Restaurant / Nightclub	AU$38,510 - AU$72,766

Key Statistics for Head Chef Jobs

Gender

	Female 23%			Male 77%
Salary:	AU$46,758 - AU$60,768			AU$50,676 - AU$64,297

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

11%

5-9 years

22%

10-19 years

47%

20 years or more

19%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	Not enough data
Associate's Degree	Not enough data

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 6%		Dental: 1%
	Vision: 1%		None: 94%

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Career Path for Head Chef Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Head Chef

Salary Range

AU$39,489 - AU$73,300

	Sous Chef AU$33,590 - AU$57,532
	Kitchen Chef AU$24,710 - AU$50,691
	Head Chef/Cook AU$32,259 - AU$61,114

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Head Chef

Salary Range

AU$39,489 - AU$73,300

	Executive Chef AU$40,443 - AU$99,008
	Executive Chef, Hotel AU$45,074 - AU$96,492
	Catering Manager AU$34,205 - AU$76,303

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Head Chef Job Description

People with the job title Head Chef typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.