Head Chef
Annual salary range
₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byHead Chef Salary in Retail in India
based on 37
latest salaries
• updated:
26 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Head Chef salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr |
8
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr |
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| |
9
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹3.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
10
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹5.2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr |
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Head Chef Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.1
Lakhs to ₹30
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
37 latest salaries received
from Head Chef.
Head Chef salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Head Chef Salary
5 - 20
years
exp.
(28
salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹22.7 L/yr |
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Production, Manufacturing & Engineering
Head Chef Salary
9
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr |
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
8 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
17 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹1.9 L/yr - ₹2.4 L/yr | |
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13 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹5 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr | |
11 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
3 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
20 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹9.1 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr | |
15 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.1 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr | |
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Head Chef Jobs in India
Head Chef
· 12-19 years
Marriott
Mumbai
Head Chef
· 6-10 years
Fashion TV India
Guwahati
Head Chef
· 4-6 years
Aurus Tech Pvt Ltd
Pune
Similar Designation Salaries for Head Chef
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Head Chef Salary
5 -
20
years
exp.
(37 salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Brand Chef Salary
15 -
20
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹29.8 L/yr |
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| |
Indian Chef Salary
2 -
18
years
exp.
(26 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Chef Salary
1 -
15
years
exp.
(130 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
Master Chef Salary
10 -
25
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 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.
| ₹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 In Other 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 |
Internet
Head Chef
5 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹36 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 ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 37 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 ₹2.1 Lakhs per year (₹17.5k 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?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 9.3 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 10.5 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 5.0 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 13 jobs posted by employers.
- Restaurant
- Hotel Management
- Cooking
- Restaurant Management
- Food Production
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