Chefs for hire in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Leadership9%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree37%Vocational or technical training34%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years43%More than 5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 887 profiles for Chefs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Last updated: 23-Oct-2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: ₹313,066 yearly
- Typical salaries range from ₹198,967 – ₹492,598 yearly
*Indeed data (IN)
Regional Cluster Chef
Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
Licenses & certifications
Hospitality2 Wheeler LicenceHospitality Industry ExperienceSkills
RestaurantAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointAssistant BAR Manager Hospitality FB Operations BAR Administration Team Leadership
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Licenses & certifications
Pub and Bar ExperienceDrink ServiceBeverage BlendingHospitalityBar and Pub Server ExperienceBartending+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementRestaurantLeadershipBartendingHospitalityCash HandlingHead chef
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Licenses & certifications
DiplomaSkills
LeadershipIndian CuisineMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipVendor NegotiationNegotiationPastry chef & Demonstrater (IIHM)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Licenses & certifications
PlatingBakingSkills
Communication SkillsRestaurantBread MakingGlazingTime ManagementTask PrioritisationSenior Security Engineer
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Licenses & certifications
CEHITIL CertificationAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateSkills
ISO 27002SaaSLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPaaSCI/CDindian chef
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationComplianceSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCleaningFood and Beverage ServiceHospitalityGuest Relations
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Hospitality, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and 2 Wheeler Licence.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: junior sous chef, senior security engineer and assistant BAR manager hospitality FB operations BAR administration team leadership.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 11 years of professional experience.
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