Chefs for hire in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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    893

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Leadership
    9%
    Kitchen Experience
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    42%
    Vocational or technical training
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Tata Consultancy Services
    • Carnival Cruise
    • Compass Group
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    38%
    1-2 years
    38%
    2-5 years
    13%

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Last updated: 27-Oct-2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: ₹307,610 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from ₹192,551 – ₹491,422 yearly
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  • Regional Cluster Chef

    Chennai District, Tamil Nadu

    Licenses & certifications

    Hospitality2 Wheeler LicenceHospitality Industry Experience

    Skills

    RestaurantAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Powerpoint
  • Head Chef

    Triplicane, Tamil Nadu

    Licenses & certifications

    2 Wheeler Licence4 Wheeler License

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsRestaurantLeadershipAccounting SystemsTally
  • Executive sous chef

    Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu

    Licenses & certifications

    ManagementInstructor-Led TrainingTrainingTraining Delivery

    Skills

    LeadershipLabour Cost AnalysisIndian CuisineMenu EngineeringMenu PlanningFood Portioning
  • Head chef

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Licenses & certifications

    Diploma

    Skills

    LeadershipIndian CuisineMenu PlanningTeam LeadershipVendor NegotiationNegotiation
  • Pastry chef & Demonstrater (IIHM)

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Licenses & certifications

    PlatingBaking

    Skills

    Communication SkillsRestaurantBread MakingGlazingTime ManagementTask Prioritisation
  • Senior Security Engineer

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Licenses & certifications

    CEHITIL CertificationAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

    Skills

    ISO 27002SaaSLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPaaSCI/CD

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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: 2 Wheeler Licence, Hospitality and Hospitality Industry Experience.

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 executive sous chef.

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 10 years of professional experience.

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