In Australia, the job prospects for chefs are good. There are currently over
75 000 chefs employed across Australia in many industries including accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, manufacturing and retail trade. According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook website the average weekly earnings for a qualified chef before tax is $876. There is also good news for all those looking to start their career in the profession as it is predicted to experience strong employment growth as the industry continues to expand.