Hiring market · Uttar Pradesh
Hire Chef in Uttar Pradesh
291 active chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh from 277 employers, a median offer of ₹15,000 a month and 4% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Uttar Pradesh
- Active jobs
- 291
- 543 openings
- Employers hiring
- 277
- Median pay / month
- ₹15,000
- ₹12,500–₹18,000
- Open to freshers
- 4%
- New in 7 days
- 16
- New in 30 days
- 40
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chef hiring in Uttar Pradesh: what the data says
There are 291 active chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh from 277 employers, with 543 openings between them. 16 were posted in the last 7 days and 40 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh is ₹15,000 a month (291 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹12,500 and ₹18,000; the top tenth start at ₹21,500. Uttar Pradesh pays 14% below the all-India median (₹17,500). An offer at the all-India median would already beat most local posts.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹13,500 and 1–2 years ₹15,000. Only 4% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Uttar Pradesh want experience.
Lucknow (117), Varanasi (44) and Kanpur (36) have the most openings in Uttar Pradesh. Foodle Doodle Restaurant, Swadisht Rasoi and Angel Recruiting 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 (76% of posts).
Posts asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹19,000 against ₹13,500 without it (+41%). Those asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹18,500 against ₹13,500 without it (+37%).
Monthly pay in Uttar Pradesh
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,500 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 12 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 279 | ₹15,000 |
Compare
How Uttar Pradesh compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹15,000 | — | 291 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +17% | 4,069 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹15,000 | +0% | 115 |
| Delhi | ₹17,500 | +17% | 638 |
| Haryana | ₹15,000 | +0% | 37 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹16,000 | +7% | 161 |
| Chandigarh | ₹17,300 | +15% | 54 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 291
Work mode
- On-site100% · 291
Qualification asked
- 12th pass76% · 222
- Below 10th16% · 47
- 10th pass8% · 22
Cities
Where in Uttar Pradesh the jobs are
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Uttar Pradesh
- 1.Foodle Doodle Restaurant4 posts
- 2.Swadisht Rasoi3 posts
- 3.Angel Recruiting2 posts
- 4.Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd.2 posts
- 5.One Love Pizza2 posts
- 6.Ramayana Manpower Supply Private Limited2 posts
- 7.The Nook cafe2 posts
- 8.The Penthouse Cafe And Family Restaurent2 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 Uttar Pradesh).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Experience | ₹19,000 | ₹13,500 | +41% |
| North Indian | ₹18,500 | ₹13,500 | +37% |
| Chinese | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
| Fast Food | ₹17,500 | ₹14,500 | +21% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh
- ChefFeel food cafe · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · 23 hr ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefAngaarika · Varanasi · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹25,000/month
- ChefDiamond Cafe · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹14,000 – ₹18,000/month
- ChefPizza Mania · Mahoba · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefShiv Bakers Resturant · Kanpur · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹25,000/month
- ChefSecret Shawarma · Gorakhpur · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefIce & Spice Restaurant Aliganj · Lucknow · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefShivam Kumar Maurya (Cricket Pizza And Foods) · Prayagraj · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹12,000 – ₹15,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh most often ask for North Indian, Chinese and Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹15,000 a month, from 291 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹12,500 and ₹18,000, and freshers are offered a median of ₹13,500.
How many chef jobs are open in Uttar Pradesh right now?
291 active posts from 277 employers (543 openings). 16 were added in the last 7 days and 40 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh?
Few employers do: only 4% 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 Uttar Pradesh?
Lucknow (117), Varanasi (44), Kanpur (36), Meerut (19) and Mathura (18).
Which companies are hiring for chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh?
Employers with the most live posts: Foodle Doodle Restaurant (4), Swadisht Rasoi (3), Angel Recruiting (2), Cosmos staffing solutions pvt. ltd. (2) and One Love Pizza (2).
Which skills raise pay for chef jobs in Uttar Pradesh?
Restaurant Experience (+41%, ₹19,000 vs ₹13,500), North Indian (+37%, ₹18,500 vs ₹13,500) and Chinese (+30%, ₹17,500 vs ₹13,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.