High-paying food industry jobs
Food service jobs involve preparing or serving meals and drinks for customers. Work opportunities include restaurants, cafes and catering services. Staff rely on communication skills, hygiene practices and customer service to ensure smooth operations.
The 790 food industry jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between ₹16,200 and ₹35,085 per month. Chef, Commis and Server are among the most popular high-paying roles
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Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Chef
India
₹18,839
per month
Commis
India
₹16,200
per month
Server
India
₹14,007
per month
Food Service Associate
India
₹15,714
per month
Steward
India
₹13,801
per month
Cook
India
₹16,486
per month
Restaurant Manager
India
₹25,108
per month
Sous Chef
India
₹35,085
per month
Head Server
India
₹17,543
per month
Line Cook
India
₹23,525
per month
Food & Beverage Manager
India
₹24,409
per month
Food & Beverage Executive
India
₹22,067
per month
Head Chef
India
₹27,163
per month
Floor Manager
India
₹22,792
per month
Commis 1
India
₹19,228
per month
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Chef
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Chefs plan menus, create dishes with quality ingredients and manage kitchen operations ensuring food safety and flavour. They need culinary expertise, knowledge of food hygiene standards and skill in multitasking under pressure in fast-paced environments.
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India
₹18,839 per monthSkills
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Food handling
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Commis
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Commis prepare ingredients, assist chefs with basic cooking tasks and maintain kitchen cleanliness. They need knowledge of kitchen safety, proper food handling and good time management to support smooth meal service and learning in a fast-paced environment.
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India
₹16,200 per monthSkills
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Kitchen experience
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Server
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Servers prepare and deliver food and drinks whilst ensuring excellent guest service and efficient order handling. They need strong communication skills and knowledge of menu details. They also require the ability to work swiftly in a busy hospitality environment.
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India
₹14,007 per monthSkills
- Restaurant experience
- Customer service
- Serving
- Communication skills
- Hospitality
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Food Service Associate
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Food Service Associates prepare and serve orders, maintain clean dining areas and ensure customer satisfaction. They need knowledge of hygiene standards, familiarity with point-of-sale systems and good interpersonal communication skills.
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India
₹15,714 per monthSkills
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Restaurant experience
- Serving
- Communication skills
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Steward
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Stewards oversee event or facility services, ensuring guest comfort, safety and cleanliness. They manage supplies, coordinate staff duties and respond promptly to needs. They need guest service skills and situational awareness. They also require familiarity with hygiene standards.
See 69 jobsAverage pay
India
₹13,801 per monthSkills
- Restaurant experience
- Hotel experience
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Communication skills
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Cook
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Cooks prepare diverse recipes, manage ingredient freshness and ensure hygienic kitchen conditions. They need culinary skills, knowledge of food safety standards and the ability to execute menus consistently in busy environments.
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India
₹16,486 per monthSkills
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Food preparation
- Food service
- Food handling
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Restaurant Manager
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Restaurant Managers oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality service and manage staff effectively. They need expertise in customer relations and knowledge of food safety standards. They also require strong organisational and leadership skills to optimise team performance.
See 46 jobsAverage pay
India
₹25,108 per monthSkills
- Restaurant experience
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Food service
- Food handling
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Sous Chef
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Sous Chefs supervise kitchen staff, assist in menu planning and ensure food quality and safety during service. They need culinary expertise and knowledge of kitchen protocols. They also require skill in managing fast-paced environments whilst supporting head chefs effectively.
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India
₹35,085 per monthSkills
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Food handling
- Leadership
- Food preparation
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Head Server
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Head Servers supervise front-of-house operations, manage guest seating and complaints and coordinate team workflows to ensure smooth service. They need expertise in customer relations, knowledge of dining protocols and strong leadership and communication skills.
See 37 jobsAverage pay
India
₹17,543 per monthSkills
- Restaurant experience
- Customer service
- Hospitality
- Serving
- Communication skills
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Line Cook
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Line Cooks prepare and cook menu items, maintain workstation hygiene and follow recipes precisely. They need strong knife skills and knowledge of food safety standards. They must also work efficiently under pressure whilst coordinating with kitchen staff.
See 37 jobsAverage pay
India
₹23,525 per monthSkills
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Kitchen experience
- Food preparation
- Food handling
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Food & Beverage Manager
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Food & Beverage Managers oversee dining operations, coordinate with suppliers and ensure quality service. They need expertise in menu planning, knowledge of hospitality standards and strong organisational skills to maintain smooth, customer-focused operations.
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India
₹24,409 per monthSkills
- Leadership
- Restaurant experience
- Food service
- Customer service
- Food preparation
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Food & Beverage Executive
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Food & Beverage Executives oversee service quality, manage vendor relationships and implement cost controls to optimise operations. They need strong knowledge of hospitality standards, budgeting skills and expertise in culinary trends to excel in this dynamic industry.
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India
₹22,067 per monthSkills
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Restaurant experience
- Serving
- Leadership
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Head Chef
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Head Chefs oversee kitchen operations, design menus and ensure food quality meets standards. They need culinary expertise, knowledge of hygiene regulations and leadership skills to manage kitchen staff and streamline food preparation efficiently.
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India
₹27,163 per monthSkills
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Leadership
- Food preparation
- Food service
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Floor Manager
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Floor Managers coordinate daily operations, ensure workflow efficiency and supervise staff performance on-site. They need skills in team coordination, retail or hospitality industry knowledge and proficiency in problem-solving and communication.
See 24 jobsAverage pay
India
₹22,792 per monthSkills
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Communication skills
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Commis 1
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Commis 1 prepare ingredients, assist chefs with food presentation and maintain kitchen hygiene. They need basic culinary skills, knowledge of food safety standards and the ability to follow precise instructions in a fast-paced environment.
See 21 jobsAverage pay
India
₹19,228 per monthSkills
- Cooking
- Restaurant experience
- Food preparation
- Kitchen experience
- Food service