Hiring market · West Bengal
Hire Chef in West Bengal
140 active chef jobs in West Bengal from 132 employers, a median offer of ₹15,000 a month and 6% open to freshers.
Hiring market in West Bengal
- Active jobs
- 140
- 224 openings
- Employers hiring
- 132
- Median pay / month
- ₹15,000
- ₹11,400–₹18,000
- Open to freshers
- 6%
- New in 7 days
- 8
- New in 30 days
- 21
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Chef hiring in West Bengal: what the data says
There are 140 active chef jobs in West Bengal from 132 employers, with 224 openings between them. 8 were posted in the last 7 days and 21 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for chef jobs in West Bengal is ₹15,000 a month (140 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹11,400 and ₹18,000; the top tenth start at ₹21,000. West Bengal 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 ₹14,500 and 1–2 years ₹15,000. Only 6% of posts accept freshers — most employers in West Bengal want experience.
Kolkata (132), Siliguri (6) and Durgapur (1) have the most openings in West Bengal. Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited, Raas By Rajkumar'S and Desher Bari 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 (87% of posts).
Posts asking for Chinese offer a median of ₹18,400 against ₹13,500 without it (+36%). Those asking for Fast Food offer a median of ₹19,000 against ₹14,000 without it (+36%).
Monthly pay in West Bengal
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 9 | ₹14,500 |
| 1–2 years | 131 | ₹15,000 |
Compare
How West Bengal compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | ₹15,000 | — | 140 |
| India | ₹17,500 | +17% | 4,069 |
| Jharkhand | ₹15,000 | +0% | 52 |
| Bihar | ₹16,000 | +7% | 79 |
| Odisha | ₹16,000 | +7% | 61 |
| Assam | ₹18,000 | +20% | 21 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹15,300 | +2% | 54 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 140
Work mode
- On-site100% · 140
Qualification asked
- Below 10th87% · 122
- 10th pass6% · 9
- 12th pass6% · 9
Cities
Where in West Bengal the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 132 | ₹15,300 |
| Siliguri | 6 | ₹16,300 |
| Durgapur | 1 | — |
| Howrah | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in West Bengal
- 1.Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited4 posts
- 2.Raas By Rajkumar'S3 posts
- 3.Desher Bari2 posts
- 4.Over The Top Explorer Llp2 posts
- 5.Smoking Bihari2 posts
- 6.Falam1 post
- 7.Haldiram'S Company1 post
- 8.Hiring Saathi1 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 West Bengal).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | ₹18,400 | ₹13,500 | +36% |
| Fast Food | ₹19,000 | ₹14,000 | +36% |
| Non Veg | ₹19,000 | ₹14,000 | +36% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹17,500 | ₹13,500 | +30% |
| Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹13,800 | +27% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest chef jobs in West Bengal
- ChefHeshelbarir Adda · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- ChefRoar Fitness · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹13,000 – ₹16,000/month
- ChefVedam Eco Resort · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefChai Aur Chokha · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹12,000/month
- ChefCrunch & Chutney · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- ChefBhuri Bhoj · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- ChefThe big Wong · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹18,000 – ₹21,000/month
- ChefAM to PM Restaurant · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 4 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting chef jobs in West Bengal most often ask for Restaurant Experience, Chinese and Veg.
Frequently asked questions
How much do chef jobs in West Bengal pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹15,000 a month, from 140 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹11,400 and ₹18,000, and freshers are offered a median of ₹14,500.
How many chef jobs are open in West Bengal right now?
140 active posts from 132 employers (224 openings). 8 were added in the last 7 days and 21 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for chef jobs in West Bengal?
Few employers do: only 6% 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 West Bengal?
Kolkata (132), Siliguri (6), Durgapur (1) and Howrah (1).
Which companies are hiring for chef jobs in West Bengal?
Employers with the most live posts: Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited (4), Raas By Rajkumar'S (3), Desher Bari (2), Over The Top Explorer Llp (2) and Smoking Bihari (2).
Which skills raise pay for chef jobs in West Bengal?
Chinese (+36%, ₹18,400 vs ₹13,500), Fast Food (+36%, ₹19,000 vs ₹14,000) and Non Veg (+36%, ₹19,000 vs ₹14,000) — medians of posts with and without the skill.