Head Chef
Annual salary range
₹3 Lakhs - ₹7.5 Lakhs
Moderate Confidence 
Moderate Confidence means the data is based on a sufficient number of latest salaries.
Filter salaries byHead Chef Salary in Media & Entertainment in India
based on 12
latest salaries
• updated:
11 Jan 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Head Chef salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr |
6
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr |
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| |
7
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
8
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr |
11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹4.3 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary in
India ranges between ₹3
Lakhs to ₹7.5
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 14 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
12 latest salaries received
from Head Chef.
Head Chef salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Head Chef Salary
6 - 14
years
exp.
(8
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
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Human Resources
Head Chef Salary
6
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr |
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
6 -
14
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
|
₹0.6 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
5 -
11
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr | |
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12 -
22
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹5.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
8 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr | |
4 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
Head Chef Jobs in India
Head Chef
· 6-10 years
Fashion TV India
Guwahati
Head Chef
· 4-9 years
Avillion Infrastructure
₹3.3
L/yr
- ₹4.5
L/yr
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Chef
· 3-6 years
Seven Seas Hospitality
₹9.5
L/yr
- ₹11
L/yr
New Delhi
Similar Designation Salaries for Head Chef
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Head Chef Salary
5 -
12
years
exp.
(10 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
Chef Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(28 salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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| |
Indian Chef Salary
2 -
6
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr |
Chinese Chef Salary
3
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹1.7 L/yr |
Regional Chef Salary
12 -
18
years
exp.
(5 salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Top skills for Head Chef
Head Chef Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Mumbai
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Pune
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Kolkata
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Travel & Tourism / Hospitality
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Hospitality
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
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Food Processing
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Retail
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹18.2 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 ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 12 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 ₹3.0 Lakhs per year (₹25.0k per month). 5 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?
- Hospitality - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Retail - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Food Processing - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Head Chef in India?
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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