Hiring market · Tamil Nadu
Hire Chef in Tamil Nadu
115 active chef jobs in Tamil Nadu from 113 employers, a median offer of ₹22,500 a month and 5% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Tamil Nadu
- Active jobs
- 115
- 211 openings
- Employers hiring
- 113
- Median pay / month
- ₹22,500
- ₹17,500–₹27,500
- Open to freshers
- 5%
- New in 7 days
- 2
- New in 30 days
- 5
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chef hiring in Tamil Nadu: what the data says
There are 115 active chef jobs in Tamil Nadu from 113 employers, with 211 openings between them. 2 were posted in the last 7 days and 5 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chef jobs in Tamil Nadu is ₹22,500 a month (115 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹17,500 and ₹27,500; the top tenth start at ₹34,600. Tamil Nadu pays 29% above the all-India median (₹17,500). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Tamil Nadu, so plan for the local rate.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹23,300 and 1–2 years ₹22,500. Only 5% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Tamil Nadu want experience.
Chennai (77), Coimbatore (23) and Tiruppur (4) have the most openings in Tamil Nadu. Kuchice, Rajalakshmi Salt and Amet University 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 (68% of posts).
Posts asking for South Indian offer a median of ₹28,000 against ₹21,500 without it (+30%). Those asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹27,500 against ₹21,500 without it (+28%).
Monthly pay in Tamil Nadu
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,400 | ₹17,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹27,500 | ₹34,600 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 6 | ₹23,300 |
| 1–2 years | 109 | ₹22,500 |
Compare
How Tamil Nadu compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹22,500 | — | 115 |
| India | ₹17,500 | -22% | 4,069 |
| Kerala | ₹21,300 | -5% | 26 |
| Karnataka | ₹17,500 | -22% | 339 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹19,000 | -16% | 57 |
| Telangana | ₹18,000 | -20% | 277 |
| Maharashtra | ₹17,500 | -22% | 773 |
Employment type
- Full-time99% · 114
- Part-time1% · 1
Work mode
- On-site100% · 115
Qualification asked
- Below 10th68% · 78
- 12th pass26% · 30
- 10th pass6% · 7
Cities
Where in Tamil Nadu the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 77 | ₹25,000 |
| Coimbatore | 23 | ₹21,500 |
| Tiruppur | 4 | — |
| Madurai | 3 | — |
| Vellore | 3 | — |
| Krishnagiri | 2 | — |
| Erode | 1 | — |
| Ooty | 1 | — |
| Tirunelveli | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Tamil Nadu
- 1.Kuchice2 posts
- 2.Rajalakshmi Salt2 posts
- 3.Amet University1 post
- 4.Faruuzi1 post
- 5.Let'S Bowl1 post
- 6.Maid4You1 post
- 7.Reliance Nippon Life Insurance1 post
- 8.Village Virundhu1 post
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (chef jobs in Tamil Nadu).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹28,000 | ₹21,500 | +30% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹27,500 | ₹21,500 | +28% |
| Non Veg | ₹27,500 | ₹22,000 | +25% |
| North Indian | ₹27,500 | ₹22,300 | +24% |
| Continental | ₹27,500 | ₹22,500 | +22% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chef jobs in Tamil Nadu
- ChefSaini School · Tiruppur · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefSharmila Snacks · Vellore · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBS Mess · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹35,000 – ₹45,000/month
- ChefMaid4You · Chennai · Fresher · 13 days ago₹30,000/month
- ChefAvasyah Resturant · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 18 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefManis Cafe · Coimbatore · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefOven Fire · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 20 days ago₹20,000/month
- ChefLe Bro's Cafe · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 14 Oct₹18,000 – ₹24,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chef jobs in Tamil Nadu most often ask for Restaurant Experience, South Indian and Non Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chef jobs in Tamil Nadu pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹22,500 a month, from 115 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹17,500 and ₹27,500, and freshers are offered a median of ₹23,300.
How many chef jobs are open in Tamil Nadu right now?
115 active posts from 113 employers (211 openings). 2 were added in the last 7 days and 5 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chef jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Few employers do: only 5% 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 Tamil Nadu?
Chennai (77), Coimbatore (23), Tiruppur (4), Madurai (3) and Vellore (3).
Which companies are hiring for chef jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Employers with the most live posts: Kuchice (2), Rajalakshmi Salt (2), Amet University (1), Faruuzi (1) and Let'S Bowl (1).
Which skills raise pay for chef jobs in Tamil Nadu?
South Indian (+30%, ₹28,000 vs ₹21,500), Restaurant Experience (+28%, ₹27,500 vs ₹21,500) and Non Veg (+25%, ₹27,500 vs ₹22,000) — medians of posts with and without the skill.