Chefs for hire in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Most popular skills
Leadership7%Food Preparation7%Cooking7%Education level
Bachelor's degree49%Vocational or technical training33%Master's degree9%Years of experience
Less than a year29%3-5 years21%1-2 years19%Current company
Acs medical CollegeAMBICA EMPIRE, CHENNAIApollo Sindoori Hotels Ltd
Time at current job
2-5 years30%Less than a year26%1-2 years26%
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Last updated: 12-Sep-2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: ₹313,812 yearly
- Typical salaries range from ₹156,912 – ₹627,600 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Licenses & certifications
HACCPSkills
HACCPFood SafetyKitchen Experience
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 59 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: leadership, food preparation and cooking.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: HACCP, Culinary Experience and Cooking.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, DCDP chef and commis 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 5 years of professional experience.
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