• The average pay for Head Chef jobs in Cairns QLD is $63K per year. • Entry-level positions start at $40K per year, while the most experienced workers can earn up to $100K per year. • 14 companies are currently advertising Head Chef jobs in Cairns QLD including Frontline Recruitment Group, Precruitment, Hilton Hotels, Wyndham Destinations and Frontline Hospitality QLD. • Top skills include KITCHEN, CHEF (ALL), FOOD SAFETY, OPERATIONS and A LA CARTE.