Hiring market · Maharashtra
Hire Chef in Maharashtra
778 active chef jobs in Maharashtra from 747 employers, a median offer of ₹17,500 a month and 21% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Maharashtra
- Active jobs
- 778
- 1,588 openings
- Employers hiring
- 747
- Median pay / month
- ₹17,500
- ₹12,500–₹21,500
- Open to freshers
- 21%
- New in 7 days
- 34
- New in 30 days
- 101
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chef hiring in Maharashtra: what the data says
There are 778 active chef jobs in Maharashtra from 747 employers, with 1,588 openings between them. 34 were posted in the last 7 days and 101 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chef jobs in Maharashtra is ₹17,500 a month (773 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹12,500 and ₹21,500; the top tenth start at ₹25,000. Maharashtra pays in line with the all-India median (₹17,500).
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹17,000 and 1–2 years ₹17,500. Only 21% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Maharashtra want experience.
Mumbai (325), Pune (241) and Nagpur (62) have the most openings in Maharashtra. Croeso Informatics Private Limited (), Goaikars Goan Cuisine and H1 Hr Solutions Private Limited have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 100% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (64% of posts).
Posts asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹22,500 against ₹15,500 without it (+45%). Those asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹21,000 against ₹15,000 without it (+40%).
Monthly pay in Maharashtra
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,500 | ₹25,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 163 | ₹17,000 |
| 1–2 years | 610 | ₹17,500 |
Compare
How Maharashtra compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | — | 773 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +0% | 4,069 |
| Gujarat | ₹15,500 | -11% | 183 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | +3% | 277 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹16,000 | -9% | 161 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | +0% | 339 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | +9% | 57 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 770
- Part-time0% · 3
Work mode
- On-site100% · 778
Qualification asked
- Below 10th64% · 496
- 12th pass21% · 163
- 10th pass14% · 108
- Graduate1% · 11
Cities
Where in Maharashtra the jobs are
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Maharashtra
- 1.Croeso Informatics Private Limited ()6 posts
- 2.Goaikars Goan Cuisine3 posts
- 3.H1 Hr Solutions Private Limited3 posts
- 4.One Love Pizza3 posts
- 5.Shiv Enterprise3 posts
- 6.Wild Wonders3 posts
- 7.McDonald's2 posts
- 8.The Trio Cafe2 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 Maharashtra).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹22,500 | ₹15,500 | +45% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹21,000 | ₹15,000 | +40% |
| Chinese | ₹21,000 | ₹15,500 | +35% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹15,500 | +29% |
| Fast Food | ₹20,000 | ₹16,500 | +21% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chef jobs in Maharashtra
- ChefDK Biryani · Pune · 1–2 yrs · 21 hr ago₹12,000 – ₹30,000/month
- ChefBenne & Podi · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefSaiba Amrutulya · Pune · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefZorko Cafe (Shark Tank ) · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefHeaven lounge 2.0 · Nashik · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefNoorie Raza Caterers · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹7,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefMumbra Food Delight 2 · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000/month
- ChefGenz Gaming And Cafe · Mumbai · Fresher · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chef jobs in Maharashtra most often ask for Veg, Restaurant Experience and Fast Food.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chef jobs in Maharashtra pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹17,500 a month, from 773 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹12,500 and ₹21,500, and freshers are offered a median of ₹17,000.
How many chef jobs are open in Maharashtra right now?
778 active posts from 747 employers (1,588 openings). 34 were added in the last 7 days and 101 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chef jobs in Maharashtra?
Yes — 21% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹17,000 a month.
Which cities have the most chef jobs in Maharashtra?
Mumbai (325), Pune (241), Nagpur (62), Nashik (51) and Kolhapur (36).
Which companies are hiring for chef jobs in Maharashtra?
Employers with the most live posts: Croeso Informatics Private Limited () (6), Goaikars Goan Cuisine (3), H1 Hr Solutions Private Limited (3), One Love Pizza (3) and Shiv Enterprise (3).
Which skills raise pay for chef jobs in Maharashtra?
North Indian (+45%, ₹22,500 vs ₹15,500), Restaurant Experience (+40%, ₹21,000 vs ₹15,000) and Chinese (+35%, ₹21,000 vs ₹15,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.