Chef
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₹1 Lakh - ₹8.1 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byChef Salary in Kolkata (Updated 2025)
based on 190
latest salaries
• updated:
16 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Chef salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(22
salaries)
|  ₹1 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
2
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr |
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3
years
(24
salaries)
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
4
years
(16
salaries)
| ₹1.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
5
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Chef Salary in
Kolkata ranges between ₹1
Lakh to ₹8.1
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
190 latest salaries received
from Chef.
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Chef salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Chef Salary
1 - 15
years
exp.
(89
salaries)
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr |
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| |
Sales & Business Development
Chef Salary
2 - 8
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr |
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1d ago
De Aura Global Dining And Bar
Chef
12 years exp.
1d ago
Drizzle Bistro
Chef
2 years exp.
2d ago
Hotel Shivay Veg Non-Veg Family Restaurant
Chef
8 years exp.
2d ago
Foods and Inns
Chef
5 years exp.
2d ago
V&RO HOSPITALITY
Chef
1 year exp.
2d ago
ITC Hotels
Chef
1 year exp.
3d ago
Minor Hotels
Chef
2 years exp.
3d ago
Chowman Hospitality
Chef
3 years exp.
3d ago
Bryn Mawr Trust
Chef
5 years exp.
3d ago
Kmk Event Management
Chef
2 years exp.
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yrs
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Kolkata
(16 salaries)
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
1 -
6
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(7 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
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1 -
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yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(5 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
1 -
3
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(4 salaries)
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
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6
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(4 salaries)
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹2 L/yr | |
1 -
5
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(4 salaries)
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₹1.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
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8 -
11
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(3 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr | |
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1 -
3
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(3 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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0 -
1
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(3 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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1 -
10
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(3 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
Chef Jobs in Kolkata
Chef
· 6-11 years
Marriott
Agra
Chef
· 5-6 years
Sodexo
₹7.5
L/yr
- ₹8
L/yr
Ahmedabad
Chef
· 4-8 years
Belvedere Foodworks LLP
₹3.5
L/yr
- ₹5
L/yr
Kolkata
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Cook Salary
1 -
15
years
exp.
(102 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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5 -
20
years
exp.
(56 salaries)
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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| |
Dcdp Chef Salary
4 -
10
years
exp.
(29 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Hotel Chef Salary
1 -
13
years
exp.
(25 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Commie 1 Salary
2 -
8
years
exp.
(38 salaries)
| ₹0.1 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr |
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Salary related reviews by similar designations like Chef
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Trainee in Mumbai
• posted on 18 Jul 2018
Likes
Well I work in the kitchen dept and to be honest its an overall package, the work culture is great, working hours are considerate and the overall team is helpful, you will get to learn a lot.
read more- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
Dislikes
The only the to complain would be the work life balance but still comparing it to other properties its the best.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Trainee in Taj MG Road Bangalore Karnataka
• posted on 24 Jun 2023
Likes
In Taj MG road the staff is very friendly they work as a team and the Taj is also take care of his employee's that's why Taj MG road bangluru is different from other's
read more- Skill development - Good
Dislikes
Starting salary is very less in Taj hotels
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Chef Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Mumbai
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Chennai
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Chef Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Travel & Tourism / Hospitality
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Hospitality
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Food Processing
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
Internet
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Chef
1 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chef Salaries
What is the salary of a Chef in India?
Salary for a Chef in India ranges between ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 190 latest salaries received from various Chefs across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Chefs?
- The Hotel Industry Chef Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs per year
- Mango Hotels Chef Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs per year
- ITC Hotels Chef Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs per year
- Marriott International Chef Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs per year
- Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces Chef Salary - ₹2.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Chef in India?
Average starting Salary for Chef in India is around ₹1.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Chef.
What is the highest salary for a Chef in India?
Highest salary that a Chef can earn is ₹6.3 Lakhs per year (₹52.5k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Chef in India?
- Auto Components - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 23.3 Lakhs per year
- Food Processing - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 3.6 Lakhs per year
- Real Estate - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 3.3 Lakhs per year
- Hospitality - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Chef in India?
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 500.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 88.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Chef?
These are the top skills of a Chef based on 50 jobs posted by employers.
- Restaurant
- Hospitality
- Hotel Management
- Cooking
- Management
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