Hiring market · Karnataka
Hire Cook / Chef in Karnataka
184 active cook / chef jobs in Karnataka from 176 employers, a median offer of ₹20,300 a month and 14% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Karnataka
- Active jobs
- 184
- 512 openings
- Employers hiring
- 176
- Median pay / month
- ₹20,300
- ₹17,000–₹25,000
- Open to freshers
- 14%
- New in 7 days
- 0
- New in 30 days
- 19
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook / Chef hiring in Karnataka: what the data says
There are 184 active cook / chef jobs in Karnataka from 176 employers, with 512 openings between them. None arrived in the last 7 days; 19 arrived in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook / chef jobs in Karnataka is ₹20,300 a month (182 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹17,000 and ₹25,000; the top tenth start at ₹28,400. Karnataka pays 10% above the all-India median (₹18,500). An offer at the all-India median would sit below most posts in Karnataka, so plan for the local rate.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹17,600 and 1–2 years ₹21,000. Only 14% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Karnataka want experience.
Bengaluru (167), Mysuru (6) and Belagavi (2) have the most openings in Karnataka. Baihub India Private Limited, Corporate Cafe and Happy Foods Group have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 97% of posts are full-time, 3% part-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (82% of posts).
Posts asking for South Indian offer a median of ₹23,500 against ₹19,000 without it (+24%). Those asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹22,800 against ₹19,000 without it (+20%).
Monthly pay in Karnataka
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹20,300 | ₹25,000 | ₹28,400 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 26 | ₹17,600 |
| 1–2 years | 156 | ₹21,000 |
Compare
How Karnataka compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | ₹20,300 | — | 182 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -9% | 1,677 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹21,000 | +3% | 67 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | +3% | 94 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -1% | 345 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | -17% | 16 |
| Gujarat | ₹17,500 | -14% | 77 |
Employment type
- Full-time97% · 177
- Part-time3% · 5
Work mode
- On-site100% · 184
Qualification asked
- Below 10th82% · 150
- 10th pass11% · 21
- 12th pass6% · 11
- Graduate1% · 2
Cities
Where in Karnataka the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 167 | ₹20,300 |
| Mysuru | 6 | ₹22,500 |
| Belagavi | 2 | — |
| Hassan | 2 | — |
| Bidar | 1 | — |
| Karwar | 1 | — |
| Madikeri | 1 | — |
| Mangaluru | 1 | — |
| Sagar | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Karnataka
- 1.Baihub India Private Limited2 posts
- 2.Corporate Cafe2 posts
- 3.Happy Foods Group2 posts
- 4.Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited2 posts
- 5.Mother’S Dawn Kitchen2 posts
- 6.Namma Cafe 292 posts
- 7.Premium Resort2 posts
- 8.Qwikly2 posts
Skills premium
Skills that pay more
Median monthly pay of posts that ask for the skill versus posts that do not (cook / chef jobs in Karnataka).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian | ₹23,500 | ₹19,000 | +24% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹22,800 | ₹19,000 | +20% |
| North Indian | ₹22,500 | ₹19,000 | +18% |
| Veg | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | +10% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook / chef jobs in Karnataka
- Cook / ChefRegional Bites Co · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 5 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cook / ChefQwikly · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 9 days ago₹20,000 – ₹50,000/month
- Cook / ChefHoon Hoon Hospitality · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹18,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefAl-baike Ghanta Ghar · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 15 days ago₹10,000 – ₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefBettiah Foods Private Limited · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 16 days ago₹14,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefRafi Life Care Hospital · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefLuxury Farmhouse · Bengaluru · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹27,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefLuxury Property · Bengaluru · 1–2 yrs · 19 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook / chef jobs in Karnataka most often ask for North Indian, Veg and Restaurant Experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook / chef jobs in Karnataka pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹20,300 a month, from 182 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹17,000 and ₹25,000, and freshers are offered a median of ₹17,600.
How many cook / chef jobs are open in Karnataka right now?
184 active posts from 176 employers (512 openings). 0 were added in the last 7 days and 19 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook / chef jobs in Karnataka?
Yes — 14% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹17,600 a month.
Which cities have the most cook / chef jobs in Karnataka?
Bengaluru (167), Mysuru (6), Belagavi (2), Hassan (2) and Bidar (1).
Which companies are hiring for cook / chef jobs in Karnataka?
Employers with the most live posts: Baihub India Private Limited (2), Corporate Cafe (2), Happy Foods Group (2), Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited (2) and Mother’S Dawn Kitchen (2).
Which skills raise pay for cook / chef jobs in Karnataka?
South Indian (+24%, ₹23,500 vs ₹19,000), Restaurant Experience (+20%, ₹22,800 vs ₹19,000) and North Indian (+18%, ₹22,500 vs ₹19,000) — medians of posts with and without the skill.