Hiring market · Maharashtra
Hire Cook / Chef in Maharashtra
346 active cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra from 326 employers, a median offer of ₹20,000 a month and 25% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Maharashtra
- Active jobs
- 346
- 954 openings
- Employers hiring
- 326
- Median pay / month
- ₹20,000
- ₹16,000–₹23,500
- Open to freshers
- 25%
- New in 7 days
- 7
- New in 30 days
- 28
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook / Chef hiring in Maharashtra: what the data says
There are 346 active cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra from 326 employers, with 954 openings between them. 7 were posted in the last 7 days and 28 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra is ₹20,000 a month (345 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹16,000 and ₹23,500; the top tenth start at ₹27,500. Maharashtra pays 8% above the all-India median (₹18,500).
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹18,500 and 1–2 years ₹20,000. Only 25% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Maharashtra want experience.
Mumbai (166), Pune (124) and Nashik (21) have the most openings in Maharashtra. Cafe Durga, Kene foods and Minivel Services Private Limited have the most live posts — they are your main competition for candidates. 98% of posts are full-time. The most common qualification asked is below 10th (79% of posts).
Posts asking for Non Veg offer a median of ₹21,500 against ₹18,500 without it (+16%). Those asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹21,500 against ₹18,500 without it (+16%).
Monthly pay in Maharashtra
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹12,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,500 | ₹27,500 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 87 | ₹18,500 |
| 1–2 years | 258 | ₹20,000 |
Compare
How Maharashtra compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | — | 345 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -7% | 1,677 |
| Gujarat | ₹17,500 | -12% | 77 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | +5% | 94 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹18,000 | -10% | 50 |
| Karnataka | ₹20,300 | +2% | 182 |
| Rajasthan | ₹17,500 | -12% | 73 |
Employment type
- Full-time98% · 339
- Part-time2% · 6
Work mode
- On-site100% · 346
Qualification asked
- Below 10th79% · 275
- 10th pass12% · 40
- 12th pass8% · 28
- Graduate1% · 3
Cities
Where in Maharashtra the jobs are
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Maharashtra
- 1.Cafe Durga3 posts
- 2.Kene foods3 posts
- 3.Minivel Services Private Limited3 posts
- 4.Ans Connect2 posts
- 5.Bombay Corner2 posts
- 6.Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited2 posts
- 7.Karjat Hills Retreat2 posts
- 8.Luxury Villa2 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 Maharashtra).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Veg | ₹21,500 | ₹18,500 | +16% |
| North Indian | ₹21,500 | ₹18,500 | +16% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹20,000 | ₹18,500 | +8% |
| Veg | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | +5% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra
- Cook / ChefS P kitchen services · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹20,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefEcorise Properties · Pune · 1–2 yrs · Yesterday₹15,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefTeam Ideal · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹22,000 – ₹28,000/month
- Cook / ChefBaithack Cuisines Private Limited · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000 – ₹22,000/month
- Cook / ChefSakman Enterprises LLP · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 2 days ago₹15,000/month
- Cook / ChefLuxury Villa · Mumbai · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹25,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefPremium Villas · Nashik · 1–2 yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cook / ChefAnoop Dinesh Mishra (Anoop Enterprise/Anoop Consultancy) · Mumbai · 2+ yrs · 3 days ago₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra most often ask for Veg, Restaurant Experience and Fast Food.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹20,000 a month, from 345 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹16,000 and ₹23,500, and freshers are offered a median of ₹18,500.
How many cook / chef jobs are open in Maharashtra right now?
346 active posts from 326 employers (954 openings). 7 were added in the last 7 days and 28 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra?
Yes — 25% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹18,500 a month.
Which cities have the most cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra?
Mumbai (166), Pune (124), Nashik (21), Nagpur (19) and Aurangabad (6).
Which companies are hiring for cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra?
Employers with the most live posts: Cafe Durga (3), Kene foods (3), Minivel Services Private Limited (3), Ans Connect (2) and Bombay Corner (2).
Which skills raise pay for cook / chef jobs in Maharashtra?
Non Veg (+16%, ₹21,500 vs ₹18,500), North Indian (+16%, ₹21,500 vs ₹18,500) and Restaurant Experience (+8%, ₹20,000 vs ₹18,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.