Chefs for hire in Kochi, Kerala

Find chefs who specialize in menu creation, maintain kitchen standards, and ensure food safety, bringing creativity and efficiency to every dish. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Kochi, Kerala to make your hiring faster and simpler.

  • Ready to work now

    690

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Cooking
    9%
    Kitchen Experience
    8%
    Food Safety
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    43%
    Vocational or technical training
    34%
    High school diploma or GED
    14%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    40%
    More than 10 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Wagamama
    • Las Iguanas
    • LADUREE
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    1-2 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 690 profiles for Chefs in Kochi, Kerala

Last updated: 26-Oct-2026

Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kochi, Kerala: ₹326,508 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from ₹114,206 – ₹986,106 yearly

*Indeed data (IN)

  • Commis

    Kochi, Kerala

    Licenses & certifications

    ISO 22000

    Skills

    Time ManagementCookingEnglishKnife SkillsFood SafetyLocal Language
  • Corporate Chef

    Kochi, Kerala

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    CookingNegotiationKitchen ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMalayalamResource Allocation
  • Pastry Chef

    Kochi, Kerala

    Licenses & certifications

    ManufacturingDiplomaHACCPFood Safety

    Skills

    Cake DecoratingMenu PlanningFood PreparationFood HandlingFood Service ExperienceHotel Experience
  • Restaurant Manager

    Kochi, Kerala

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsRestaurantOrganisational SkillsStaff Supervision
  • Head Chef

    Kochi, Kerala

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsRestaurantAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office
  • Chef

    Kochi, Kerala

    Skills

    RestaurantBack Office OperationsBack Office ProcessingHotel ExperienceFood PreparationCooking

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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, kitchen experience and food safety.

What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Diploma, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: COMMIS CHEF, restaurant manager and commis.

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 9 years of professional experience.

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