Chefs for hire in Kochi, Kerala
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Most popular skills
Cooking9%Leadership7%Kitchen Experience6%Education level
Bachelor's degree48%Vocational or technical training30%High school diploma or GED11%Years of experience
Less than 1 year10%1-2 years27%3-5 years24%Current company
ammus cateringARTISAN GROUPBarcelo hotel dubaiTime at current job
Less than 1 year13%1-2 years27%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 345 profiles for Chefs in Kochi, Kerala
Last updated: 19-Jul-2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Kochi, Kerala: ₹467,084 yearly
- Typical salaries range from ₹145,666 – ₹1,497,717 yearly
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CHEF
Kochi, Kerala
Licenses & certifications
CateringCookingCulinary ExperienceDriving Licence4 Wheeler LicenseEnglishSkills
Microsoft OfficeCookingKitchen ExperienceFood PreparationLeadershipCommunication SkillsRestaurant Manager
Kochi, Kerala
Licenses & certifications
DrivingFood SafetyDriving LicenceSkills
Supervising ExperienceInventory ManagementCost ControlQuality AssuranceLeadershipConflict ManagementContinental Head Chef
Kochi, Kerala
Licenses & certifications
Kitchen ExperienceHACCPFood SafetySkills
CookingCulinary ExperienceOperations ManagementMenu PlanningKitchen ExperienceLeadershipSous chef with Sofitel Sydney darling harbour
Kochi, Kerala
Licenses & certifications
DiplomaCookingCulinary ExperienceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipCookingRestaurant Manager
Kochi, Kerala
Licenses & certifications
DrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceSocial Media ManagementInventory ManagementMaterials HandlingWarehouse ManagementPastry Chef
Kochi, Kerala
Licenses & certifications
DiplomaSkills
Cake DecoratingMenu PlanningFood PreparationFood HandlingFood ServiceHotel 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: cooking, leadership and kitchen experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a chef?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Driving Licence, Food Safety and Cooking.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: restaurant manager, restaurant operations manager and telecaller.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chef in Kochi, Kerala, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 7 years of professional experience.
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