Group
Unit Group
1616 Senior Chefs
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
1616 Senior Chefs
Lead and manage the operation of a commercial kitchen or kitchens, with responsibility for menu development, staffing, financial performance, procurement, compliance and food quality outcomes.
Chefs are excluded from this occupation. Chefs are included in Occupation 321132 Chef.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience