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An Executive Chef oversees operations in a commercial kitchen. You might supervise other kitchen staff and ensure food is prepared safely and to a high standard. Executive Chefs plan menus and order ingredients and other supplies. You’ll prepare a range of meals and may specialise in a particular type of cuisine.
Executive Chefs should have strong leadership skills and excellent technical abilities. It’s important that you are organised and can handle several tasks at one time. Executive Chefs should be passionate about their work and enjoy working in a busy kitchen. You might have to work a range of shifts such as nights and weekends in this role.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become an Executive Chef.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a trade cook with the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to safely prepare and cook a range of contemporary dishes including meats and poultry, seafoods, fruit and vegetables, cakes and breads, desserts, soups, and sauces. Even better you’ll learn how to work efficiently in the back-of-house and can specialise in either contemporary cooking and catering or Asian cookery. Enquire now for the list of study units, specialisation electives (and their availability) as well as training providers near you who offer this qualification..
Average duration: 6 months.
The SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Culinary) equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel as senior managers in various hospitality sectors. This qualification enables them to analyse, strategise, and implement decisions using a wide range of technical, creative, conceptual, and managerial skills. Graduates possess a robust knowledge base, adept at navigating complex challenges and driving organisational success, often assuming roles of significant accountability and overseeing group endeavours within the hospitality industry. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 12 months.
The SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Culinary) equips students with the skills to excel as managers in various hospitality sectors. It includes Cookery and Patisserie electives to enhance employability. Graduates will have a strong theoretical foundation and specialised skills to plan, execute, and assess work. They will operate independently, manage others, and make operational decisions in restaurants, hotels, motels, catering, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops, allowing for multiskilling in various areas. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Executive Chef generally earns $1,730 per week ($89,960 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry is expected to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 114,000 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Executive Chef. Executive Chefs may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as an Executive Chef, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. You’ll learn to prepare and cook a range of contemporary dishes including meat and poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables, cakes and breads, desserts, soups and sauces. You may be able to specialise in an area of interest such as Asian cooking or contemporary cooking and catering.
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Here are some potential career pathways within cookery and catering. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Cookery and Catering
Apprentice Chef
$865 weekly pay
Catering Assistant
Cooks Assistant
Food Service Assistant
Kitchen Attendant
Sandwich Hand
Breakfast Chef
$1,150 weekly pay
Catering Manager
$1,450 weekly pay
Chef
Commis Chef
Cook
Demi Chef
Food Safety Supervisor
$1,050 weekly pay
Food Service Supervisor
$1,250 weekly pay
Pastry Chef
Patissier
Pizza Chef
Chef de Partie
$1,350 weekly pay
Executive Chef
$1,730 weekly pay
Kitchen Manager
Sous Chef
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