Hiring market · Tamil Nadu
Hire Cook / Chef in Tamil Nadu
68 active cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu from 66 employers, a median offer of ₹21,000 a month and 22% open to freshers.
Hiring market in Tamil Nadu
- Active jobs
- 68
- 206 openings
- Employers hiring
- 66
- Median pay / month
- ₹21,000
- ₹17,500–₹27,000
- Open to freshers
- 22%
- New in 7 days
- 0
- New in 30 days
- 5
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook / Chef hiring in Tamil Nadu: what the data says
There are 68 active cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu from 66 employers, with 206 openings between them. None arrived in the last 7 days; 5 arrived in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu is ₹21,000 a month (67 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹17,500 and ₹27,000; the top tenth start at ₹32,500. Tamil Nadu pays 14% above the all-India median (₹18,500). 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 ₹19,000 and 1–2 years ₹22,500. Only 22% of posts accept freshers — most employers in Tamil Nadu want experience.
Chennai (57), Coimbatore (7) and Madurai (2) have the most openings in Tamil Nadu. Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency, The cafe 94 and Chitralekha Hotel 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 (75% of posts).
Posts asking for North Indian offer a median of ₹27,500 against ₹20,000 without it (+38%). Those asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹26,000 against ₹20,000 without it (+30%).
Monthly pay in Tamil Nadu
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹14,400 | ₹17,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹32,500 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 15 | ₹19,000 |
| 1–2 years | 52 | ₹22,500 |
Compare
How Tamil Nadu compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹21,000 | — | 67 |
| India | ₹18,500 | -12% | 1,677 |
| Karnataka | ₹20,300 | -3% | 182 |
| Telangana | ₹21,000 | +0% | 94 |
| Maharashtra | ₹20,000 | -5% | 345 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | -20% | 16 |
| Odisha | ₹17,500 | -17% | 28 |
Employment type
- Full-time100% · 67
Work mode
- On-site100% · 68
Qualification asked
- Below 10th75% · 51
- 10th pass15% · 10
- 12th pass10% · 7
Cities
Where in Tamil Nadu the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 57 | ₹21,000 |
| Coimbatore | 7 | ₹22,500 |
| Madurai | 2 | — |
| Ooty | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in Tamil Nadu
- 1.Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency2 posts
- 2.The cafe 942 posts
- 3.Chitralekha Hotel1 post
- 4.Foodexochennai Private Limited1 post
- 5.Karaikudi Annalakshmi Commercial Kitchen Ltd1 post
- 6.Merryland1 post
- 7.Thaagam Foundation1 post
- 8.The Cloud Room1 post
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 Tamil Nadu).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Indian | ₹27,500 | ₹20,000 | +38% |
| Restaurant Experience | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | +30% |
| South Indian | ₹25,000 | ₹19,500 | +28% |
| Non Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
| Veg | ₹22,500 | ₹20,000 | +13% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu
- Cook / ChefVenkateswara Mens Hostel · Chennai · Fresher · 3 days ago₹15,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBenazir · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 8 days ago₹15,000 – ₹2,00,000/month
- Cook / ChefEsculent Global Ventures · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 11 days ago₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month
- Cook / ChefBay Treasure · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 24 days ago₹20,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefAshini Tea Spot and Restaturant · Chennai · 1–2 yrs · 24 days ago₹15,000 – ₹18,000/month
- Cook / ChefSLK Stays Mens Pg · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 26 days ago₹27,000 – ₹30,000/month
- Cook / ChefKorean Chef · Chennai · Fresher · 12 Oct₹17,000 – ₹25,000/month
- Cook / ChefThe Altura 23 · Chennai · 2+ yrs · 11 Oct₹30,000 – ₹35,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu most often ask for Non Veg, Veg and South Indian.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹21,000 a month, from 67 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹17,500 and ₹27,000, and freshers are offered a median of ₹19,000.
How many cook / chef jobs are open in Tamil Nadu right now?
68 active posts from 66 employers (206 openings). 0 were added in the last 7 days and 5 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Yes — 22% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹19,000 a month.
Which cities have the most cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai (57), Coimbatore (7), Madurai (2) and Ooty (1).
Which companies are hiring for cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu?
Employers with the most live posts: Sri Sai Baba Manpower agency (2), The cafe 94 (2), Chitralekha Hotel (1), Foodexochennai Private Limited (1) and Karaikudi Annalakshmi Commercial Kitchen Ltd (1).
Which skills raise pay for cook / chef jobs in Tamil Nadu?
North Indian (+38%, ₹27,500 vs ₹20,000), Restaurant Experience (+30%, ₹26,000 vs ₹20,000) and South Indian (+28%, ₹25,000 vs ₹19,500) — medians of posts with and without the skill.