Chef Salary

This article helps you to know details about Chef Salary 2023. Chef at Fresher’s Level can take home a salary of Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 per month, those with around 10 years of work experience can get somewhere between Rs.40,000 and Rs.50,000.

Head chefs or executive chefs can earn around Rs.1 to Rs.2 lakhs every month. Interested Candidates can check Chef Salaries India, Average Chef Salary Monthly, Chef Pay Scale by going through the below section of this page.

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Chef Salary

Executive Chef average salary change by experience in India

0 – 2 Years	–	13,700 INR
2 – 5 Years	+32%	18,100 INR
5 – 10 Years	+34%	24,200 INR
10 – 15 Years	+19%	28,900 INR
15 – 20 Years	+8%	31,200 INR
20+ Years	+7%	33,400 INR

The national average salary for Chef in India is ₹36,00,000 per year

Average Executive Chef Salary in India

The average salary for an Executive Chef is ₹785,704.

Base Salary	₹230k – ₹2m
Bonus	₹10k – ₹517k
Profit Sharing	₹2 – ₹194k
Commission	₹0 – ₹85k
Total Pay	₹252k – ₹3m

What is the Pay by Experience Level for Executive Chefs?

An entry-level Executive Chef with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of ₹425,000 based on 21 salaries. An early career Executive Chef with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹524,023 based on 46 salaries.

Entry Level	▼46%
Early Career	▼33%
Mid Career	▲5%
Late Career	▲9%
Experienced	▲22%

A mid-career Executive Chef with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹823,491 based on 43 salaries. An experienced Executive Chef with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹859,829 based on 86 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of ₹960,000.

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Executive Chef Pay Difference By Location

Location	Difference
Mumbai, Maharashtra	▲ 52%
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh	▼ 17%
Chef Salary in Delhi, Delhi	▲ 15%
Chef Salary Near New Delhi, Delhi	▼ 8%
Pune, Maharashtra	▲ 12%
Bangalore, Karnataka	▲ 110%
Chennai, Tamil Nadu	▼ 1%
Kolkata, West Bengal	▼ 39%
Chandigarh, Chandigarh	▼ 24%
Gurgaon, Haryana	▲ 40%
Jaipur, Rajasthan	▼ 7%
Kochi, Kerala	▲ 15%
Indore, Madhya Pradesh	▲ 110%

Average Head Chef Salary in India

The average salary for a Head Chef is ₹677,247.

Base Salary	₹306k – ₹3m
Bonus	₹12k – ₹907k
Profit Sharing	₹40k – ₹2m
Commission	₹0 – ₹20k
Total Pay	₹310k – ₹4m

Head Chef Pay by Experience Level

• An entry-level Head Chef with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of ₹350,000 based on 5 salaries.
• An early career Head Chef with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹409,756 based on 22 salaries.

Entry Level	▼48%
Early Career	▼39%
Mid Career	▼11%
Late Career	▲21%
Experienced	▲195%

• A mid-career Head Chef with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹604,024 based on 27 salaries.
• An experienced Head Chef with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹819,364 based on 45 salaries.
• In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of ₹2,000,000.

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Head Chef Pay Difference By Location

City	Difference
Mumbai, Maharashtra	▲ 48%
Chennai, Tamil Nadu	▼ 24%
Pune, Maharashtra	▲ 11%
Bangalore, Karnataka	▼ 11%
Delhi, Delhi	▲ 48%
New Delhi, Delhi	▼ 3%
Kolkata, West Bengal	▼ 30%
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh	▼ 37%

Chef Salary in India – Annually

Job	Salary
Michelin Star Chef Salary in India	₹1,244K/year
5 Star Hotel Chef Salary in India	₹792K/year
Private Yacht Chef Salary in India	₹612K/year
Cruise Ship Chef Salary in India	₹555K/year
Trainee Chef Salary in India	₹226K/year

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Top Companies For Chefs In India

Company Name	Chef Salary Monthly
Flourish Purefoods Pvt Ltd	₹42,481 per month
Directi	₹35,015 per month
Curefit	₹27,780 per month
Ride.Swiggy	₹22,655 per month

Highest Paying Cities In India For Chefs

City Name	Chefs Monthly Salary
New Delhi, Delhi	₹27,780 per month
Noida, Uttar Pradesh	₹19,213 per month
Chandigarh, Chandigarh	₹18,998 per month
Bengaluru, Karnataka	₹18,768 per month
Mumbai, Maharashtra	₹17,938 per month
Udaipur, Rajasthan	₹17,893 per month
Delhi, Delhi	₹17,423 per month
Jaipur, Rajasthan	₹17,022 per month

Related Salaries

Department Manager	₹ 700,000
Shift Manager	₹ 500,000
Assistant Manager	₹ 500,000
Restaurant Manager	₹ 450,000
Chef	₹ 450,000
Store Manager	₹ 450,000
Bar Manager	₹ 375,000
Supervisor	₹ 275,000
Captain	₹ 240,000
Cook	₹ 201,000

Types Of Job Roles Chef

There are various types of chef related positions in both private and commercial sectors. Some of them are as follows:

• Executive Chefs or Head Cooks
• Sous Chefs
• Private Chef
• Cookbook Writer
• Cookery Show Host
• Event Caterer
• Cuisine Ship Caterer/ Railways/ Airlines Caterer
• Restaurant/ Pub Manager
• Food Critics/ Writers/ Journalists
• Consultant

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Chef Salary in India

Specialization Wise Chefs Salary

Specializations	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Chef	5.14 L
Executive Chef	10.21 L
Sous Chef	4.61 L
Head Chef	6.78 L
Pastry Chef	4.09 L

Experience Wise Chef Salary

Experience Level	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Chef Salary for Freshers	2.24 L
Intermediate Level	5.14 L
Senior Level	25 L

City Wise Chef Salary

City Name	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Mumbai	2.14 L
Pune	1.70 L
Delhi	2.01 L
Bangalore	2.31 L
Kolkata	1.89 L

Courses to Become a Chef in India

The requisite courses at different levels to become a chef are tabulated below in a summarised manner:

Course Level	Course Name	College Name
Certificate Courses	Certificate in Bakery and Confectionery	DY Patil Education Society
	Craftsmanship Certificate in Food and Beverage Service	IHM Bangalore
	Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production and Patisserie	IHM Goa
Diploma and PG Diploma Courses	Diploma in Culinary Arts of Italian Cuisine	Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa
	Dietetics and Hospital Food Service – Post Graduate Diploma	International Institute of Culinary Arts, New Delhi
	Culinary Arts- Post Graduate Diploma	IHM Goa
	Bakery Science and Technology – Post Graduate Diploma	SCMT, Uttarakhand
	Post Graduate Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery	DIHMCT, Delhi
	Diploma in Food Production	Amity University
	Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery	RIMT University
Undergraduate Courses	BA – Culinary Arts	Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad
	BA in International Culinary Arts	WelcomGroup Graduate
	BHM Culinary Arts	Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi
	BVoc in Culinary Operations	School of Hotel Administration
	BSc in Culinary Science	Christ College
	BSc in Culinary Arts with Specialization in Bakery & Pastry Art Management	Chitkara University
	Craftsmanship Course in Cookery	IHM Mumbai
Postgraduate Courses	Masters in Culinary Arts and Patisserie	IHM Bangalore
	MSc in Culinary Innovation Management	Culinary Academy of India

Employment Opportunities for a Chef

Job opportunities can be found in:

• Chain Restaurants
• Michelin-starred and AA Rosette-awarded restaurants
• Pubs And Gastropubs
• Educational settings (schools, colleges, universities)
• The NHS
• The Armed Forces
• Contract Catering
• cruise ships
• Entrepreneurship
• Food Manufacturing Hotels
• Food Processing Companies
• Airlines
• Restaurants
• Cruise liners
• Catering in Confectionaries Corporate
• Hotel Or Bar Restaurants.

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