Hiring market · Karnataka
Hire Chef in Karnataka
342 active chef jobs in Karnataka from 328 employers, a median offer of ₹17,500 a month and 8% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Karnataka
- Active jobs
- 342
- 562 openings
- Employers hiring
- 328
- Median pay / month
- ₹17,500
- ₹12,500–₹22,500
- Open to freshers
- 8%
- New in 7 days
- 17
- New in 30 days
- 34
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chef hiring in Karnataka: what the data says
There are 342 active chef jobs in Karnataka from 328 employers, with 562 openings between them. 17 were posted in the last 7 days and 34 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chef jobs in Karnataka is ₹17,500 a month (339 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹12,500 and ₹22,500; the top tenth start at ₹28,500. Karnataka pays in line with the all-India median (₹17,500).
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹18,000 and 1–2 years ₹17,500. Only 8% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Karnataka want experience.
Bengaluru (280), Mysuru (25) and Mangaluru (13) have the most openings in Karnataka. Happy Foods Group, Suraksha Stay and Cafe Irinaca Private Limited have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 99% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (75% of posts).
Posts asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹22,500 against ₹17,500 without it (+29%). Those asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹22,600 against ₹17,500 without it (+29%).
Monthly pay in Karnataka
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹28,500 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 25 | ₹18,000 |
| 1–2 years | 314 | ₹17,500 |
Compare
How Karnataka compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | — | 339 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +0% | 4,069 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | +29% | 115 |
| Kerala | ₹21,300 | +22% | 26 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | +3% | 277 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | +9% | 57 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | +0% | 773 |
Employment type
- Full-time99% · 337
- Part-time1% · 2
Work mode
- On-site100% · 342
Qualification asked
- Below 10th75% · 257
- 12th pass18% · 60
- 10th pass7% · 24
- Graduate0% · 1
Cities
Where in Karnataka the jobs are
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Karnataka
- 1.Happy Foods Group3 posts
- 2.Suraksha Stay3 posts
- 3.Cafe Irinaca Private Limited2 posts
- 4.Chef Inn Delux2 posts
- 5.Eurokids Pre School2 posts
- 6.Keabis Tech Private Limited2 posts
- 7.Mocos Cafe2 posts
- 8.Vj Global Marketing2 posts
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (chef jobs in Karnataka).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Experience | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| North Indian | ₹22,600 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,600 | ₹17,500 | +29% |
| South Indian | ₹22,000 | ₹17,500 | +26% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chef jobs in Karnataka
- ChefJhalke Sea Food · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 23 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefTea day · Mandya · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBindu · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefThe Bagalur Adda · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefExit Cafe Mandya · Mandya · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefHotel Nati Style · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefChakritha's Kitchen · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefIncognito · Mysuru · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹12,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chef jobs in Karnataka most often ask for Restaurant Experience, North Indian and Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chef jobs in Karnataka pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹17,500 a month, from 339 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹12,500 and ₹22,500, and freshers are offered a median of ₹18,000.
How many chef jobs are open in Karnataka right now?
342 active posts from 328 employers (562 openings). 17 were added in the last 7 days and 34 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chef jobs in Karnataka?
Few employers do: only 8% of current posts accept freshers. A fresher-friendly post with on-the-job training faces little competition.
Which cities have the most chef jobs in Karnataka?
Bengaluru (280), Mysuru (25), Mangaluru (13), Kalaburagi (9) and Belagavi (4).
Which companies are hiring for chef jobs in Karnataka?
Employers with the most live posts: Happy Foods Group (3), Suraksha Stay (3), Cafe Irinaca Private Limited (2), Chef Inn Delux (2) and Eurokids Pre School (2).
Which skills raise pay for chef jobs in Karnataka?
Restaurant Experience (+29%, ₹22,500 vs ₹17,500), North Indian (+29%, ₹22,600 vs ₹17,500) and Veg (+29%, ₹22,500 vs ₹17,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.