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Executive Chef Salary in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Average Salary: AUD $78K

$63K

20% Low Band Avg

AUD $78K

Average

$82K

80% High Band Avg

Salaries based on experience level

AUD $41K - 76K

$59K/yr

Entry Level Experience

AUD $55K - 102K

$78K/yr

Mid Level Experience

AUD $71K - 133K

$102K/yr

Senior Level Experience

The Average Entry Level salary of Executive Chef in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is AUD $59K/yr, this salary increases 33% to $78K/yr when reach Mid Level Career.

From Mid to Senior Level the average salary increases 29% from $78K/yr to $102K/yr.

Salary Compared to Australia National Average Salary

AUD $63K - 82K/yr

$78K/yr -1%

AUD $70K - 95K/yr

$79K/yr

Executive Chef in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Salary
vs
Executive Chef in Australia Salary

The Average Salary of Executive Chef in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is $78K/yr. This is -1% lower ($-1,197) compared to Australia national average salary of $79K/yr.

Salary Compared to Canberra City Average Salary

AUD $63K - 82K/yr

78K/yr +13%

AUD $54K - 87K/yr

69K/yr

Executive Chef in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Salary
vs
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) City Average Salary

The Average Salary of Executive Chef in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is +13% higher (9,407) than the average salary for the city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) $69K/yr.

Executive Chef job description

Job Title: Executive Chef

Overview/Summary of the Role:

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations of a restaurant or food service establishment. They are tasked with creating, executing and supervising menus, purchasing ingredients, managing the kitchen team, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared according to company standards, food safety regulations and customer expectations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Develop menus and execute them to meet the restaurant's or establishment's culinary style, theme, and budget

- Purchase quality ingredients in a timely and cost-effective manner

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Executive Chef interview questions

Interviewer: Good afternoon. Thank you for taking the time to interview for the position of Executive Chef at our restaurant. Can you tell us a bit about your background and experience in the culinary industry?

Candidate: Of course. I have been working in the industry for over 10 years. I started as a line cook and worked my way up to sous chef at a few prominent restaurants before becoming an executive chef at my last position.

Interviewer: What styles of cuisine are you most familiar with?

Candidate: I have experience with a wide variety of cuisines including French, Italian, Asian, and Latin American.

Interviewer: How do you stay current with food trends and incorporate them into your menu?

Candidate: I read culinary magazines and blogs, attend food shows and events, and network with other chefs in the industry. I make an effort to incorporate new trends into our specials menu and test them with our customers.

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