Hiring market · Kerala
Hire Chef in Kerala
26 active chef jobs in Kerala from 25 employers, a median offer of ₹21,300 a month and 0% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Kerala
- Active jobs
- 26
- 28 openings
- Employers hiring
- 25
- Median pay / month
- ₹21,300
- ₹11,400–₹29,400
- Open to freshers
- 0%
- New in 7 days
- 4
- New in 30 days
- 9
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chef hiring in Kerala: what the data says
There are 26 active chef jobs in Kerala from 25 employers, with 28 openings between them. 4 were posted in the last 7 days and 9 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chef jobs in Kerala is ₹21,300 a month (26 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹11,400 and ₹29,400; the top tenth start at ₹33,800. Kerala pays 22% above the all-India median (₹17,500). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Kerala, so plan for the local rate.
Only 0% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Kerala want experience.
Kochi (9), Malappuram (4) and Thrissur (4) have the most openings in Kerala. D laban, Cafe Malgova and Coconut Cove Beach resort varkala have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 100% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is 12th pass (100% of posts).
Monthly pay in Kerala
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹21,300 | ₹29,400 | ₹33,800 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 years | 26 | ₹21,300 |
Compare
How Kerala compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | ₹21,300 | — | 26 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -18% | 4,069 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | +6% | 115 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | -18% | 339 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | -11% | 57 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | -15% | 277 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | -18% | 773 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 26
Work mode
- On-site100% · 26
Qualification asked
- 12th pass100% · 26
Cities
Where in Kerala the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi | 9 | ₹17,500 |
| Malappuram | 4 | — |
| Thrissur | 4 | — |
| Kollam | 2 | — |
| Palakkad | 2 | — |
| Pathanamthitta | 2 | — |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 2 | — |
| Kannur | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Kerala
- 1.D laban2 posts
- 2.Cafe Malgova1 post
- 3.Coconut Cove Beach resort varkala1 post
- 4.Epicure Hotels1 post
- 5.Kerala Delight1 post
- 6.NS Hotel1 post
- 7.SS Fast Food1 post
- 8.Salado cloud kitchen1 post
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chef jobs in Kerala
- ChefShoreline Resort · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000/month
- ChefBhansali Restaurant · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefRahath Restaurant · Thiruvananthapuram · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹18,000/month
- ChefAko Kutyad By Nanus Restaurant · Thrissur · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefAl Saj Kitchen · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹36,000/month
- ChefLumion Stone Resort · Thrissur · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ChefFlower Taste Hotel · Palakkad · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefChotta Mumbai · Kochi · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chef jobs in Kerala most often ask for North Indian, Chinese and Non Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chef jobs in Kerala pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹21,300 a month, from 26 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹11,400 and ₹29,400.
How many chef jobs are open in Kerala right now?
26 active posts from 25 employers (28 openings). 4 were added in the last 7 days and 9 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chef jobs in Kerala?
Few employers do: only 0% 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 Kerala?
Kochi (9), Malappuram (4), Thrissur (4), Kollam (2) and Palakkad (2).
Which companies are hiring for chef jobs in Kerala?
Employers with the most live posts: D laban (2), Cafe Malgova (1), Coconut Cove Beach resort varkala (1), Epicure Hotels (1) and Kerala Delight (1).