Head Chef
Annual salary range
₹0.6 Lakh - ₹11.2 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
23 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Head Chef salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr |
7
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr |
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8
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
9
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
10
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹0.6
Lakh to ₹11.2
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
40 latest salaries received
from Head Chef.
Head Chef salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Head Chef Salary
7 - 20
years
exp.
(26
salaries)
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr |
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Research & Development
Head Chef Salary
8
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr |
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
12 -
15
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
|
24 -
26
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
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10 -
11
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹5.2 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr | |
|
16 -
17
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
|
20 -
25
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr | |
|
13 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
|
2 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
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| ||
|
15 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
Head Chef Jobs in Chennai
Head Chef
· 12-19 years
Marriott
Mumbai
Head Chef
· 6-10 years
Fashion TV India
Guwahati
Head Chef
· 10-20 years
Eagle Grp Tonino
₹8
L/yr
- ₹10
L/yr
New Delhi
Similar Designation Salaries for Head Chef
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Head Chef Salary
6 -
20
years
exp.
(40 salaries)
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
Indian Chef Salary
3 -
15
years
exp.
(13 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr |
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| |
Chef Salary
1 -
15
years
exp.
(184 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Regional Chef Salary
20 -
21
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr |
Master Chef Salary
2 -
31
years
exp.
(12 salaries)
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Top skills for Head Chef
Head Chef Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Mumbai
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Pune
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Kolkata
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Travel & Tourism / Hospitality
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.8 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr |
Hospitality
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr |
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| |
Food Processing
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹22.7 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Head Chef
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Retail
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Head Chef Salaries
What is the salary of a Head Chef in India?
Salary for a Head Chef in India ranges between ₹0.6 Lakh to ₹11.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 40 latest salaries received from various Head Chefs across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Head Chef in India?
Average starting Salary for Head Chef in India is around ₹0.6 Lakh per year (₹5.0k per month). 6 years of minimum experience is required to be a Head Chef.
What is the highest salary for a Head Chef in India?
Highest salary that a Head Chef can earn is ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Head Chef in India?
- Fitness & Wellness - ₹19.5 Lakhs to 19.5 Lakhs per year
- Beauty & Personal Care - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 6.0 Lakhs per year
- Hospitality - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 8.2 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 3.6 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 0.3 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Head Chef in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 36.2 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head Chef?
These are the top skills of a Head Chef based on 12 jobs posted by employers.
- Restaurant
- Hotel Management
- Cooking
- Restaurant Management
- Food Production
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