Hiring market · West Bengal
Hire Cook / Chef in West Bengal
59 active cook / chef jobs in West Bengal from 54 employers, a median offer of ₹15,000 a month and 12% open to freshers.
Hiring market in West Bengal
- Active jobs
- 59
- 123 openings
- Employers hiring
- 54
- Median pay / month
- ₹15,000
- ₹12,600–₹18,400
- Open to freshers
- 12%
- New in 7 days
- 1
- New in 30 days
- 6
From live job posts on BetterJobs · updated 14 November 2026
Hiring market
Cook / Chef hiring in West Bengal: what the data says
There are 59 active cook / chef jobs in West Bengal from 54 employers, with 123 openings between them. 1 were posted in the last 7 days and 6 in the last 30.
The median advertised pay for cook / chef jobs in West Bengal is ₹15,000 a month (58 posts state a salary). Half of all offers sit between ₹12,600 and ₹18,400; the top tenth start at ₹23,600. West Bengal pays 19% below the all-India median (₹18,500). An offer at the all-India median would already beat most local posts.
Median pay by experience: freshers ₹13,500 and 1–2 years ₹15,500. Only 12% of posts accept freshers — most employers in West Bengal want experience.
Kolkata (53), Siliguri (2) and Howrah (1) have the most openings in West Bengal. Unifood Delights Private Limited, Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited and Prakash Financial Services 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 (81% of posts).
Posts asking for Restaurant Experience offer a median of ₹18,000 against ₹13,800 without it (+31%). Those asking for Non Veg offer a median of ₹17,500 against ₹15,000 without it (+17%).
Monthly pay in West Bengal
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹11,900 | ₹12,600 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,400 | ₹23,600 |
Pay by experience
| Experience | Posts | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher (0 years) | 7 | ₹13,500 |
| 1–2 years | 51 | ₹15,500 |
Compare
How West Bengal compares
| Place | Median pay | vs here | Posts with pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | ₹15,000 | — | 58 |
| India | ₹18,500 | +23% | 1,677 |
| Jharkhand | ₹15,000 | +0% | 19 |
| Bihar | ₹15,000 | +0% | 41 |
| Odisha | ₹17,500 | +17% | 28 |
| Chhattisgarh | ₹16,800 | +12% | 16 |
Employment type
- Full-time98% · 57
- Part-time2% · 1
Work mode
- On-site100% · 59
Qualification asked
- Below 10th81% · 48
- 12th pass15% · 9
- 10th pass3% · 2
Cities
Where in West Bengal the jobs are
| City | Active jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 53 | ₹15,000 |
| Siliguri | 2 | — |
| Howrah | 1 | — |
| Asansol | 1 | — |
| Durgapur | 1 | — |
Competition for talent
Who else is hiring in West Bengal
- 1.Unifood Delights Private Limited3 posts
- 2.Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited2 posts
- 3.Prakash Financial Services2 posts
- 4.Sree Maa Associates2 posts
- 5.Global Manufacturers And Traders1 post
- 6.Jeena Sikho Lifecare Limited1 post
- 7.Swaad Bhoomi1 post
- 8.The Universe1 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 West Bengal).
| Skill | With | Without | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Experience | ₹18,000 | ₹13,800 | +31% |
| Non Veg | ₹17,500 | ₹15,000 | +17% |
| Chinese | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | +13% |
| North Indian | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | +13% |
| Veg | ₹16,500 | ₹15,000 | +10% |
Live on BetterJobs
Latest cook / chef jobs in West Bengal
- Cook / ChefFood Bay · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · Yesterday₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / ChefBelgian Waffle · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 2 days ago₹11,500 – ₹12,500/month
- Cook / ChefT.Sengupta & Co ( CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS) · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 10 days ago₹14,000 – ₹16,000/month
- Cook / ChefSpice Symphony · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 13 days ago₹8,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Cook / ChefChatpati · Kolkata · 2+ yrs · 19 days ago₹18,000 – ₹20,000/month
- Cook / Chef7th Heaven · Howrah · 2+ yrs · 20 days ago₹10,000 – ₹1,50,000/month
- Cook / ChefBagan Vibes · Durgapur · Fresher · 24 days ago₹10,000 – ₹12,000/month
- Cook / ChefIn K Flavors · Kolkata · 1–2 yrs · 9 Oct₹10,000 – ₹14,000/month
Hiring guide
Employers posting cook / chef jobs in West Bengal most often ask for Restaurant Experience, Veg and Chinese.
Frequently asked questions
How much do cook / chef jobs in West Bengal pay?
The median advertised pay is ₹15,000 a month, from 58 current posts with a salary. Half of the offers are between ₹12,600 and ₹18,400, and freshers are offered a median of ₹13,500.
How many cook / chef jobs are open in West Bengal right now?
59 active posts from 54 employers (123 openings). 1 were added in the last 7 days and 6 in the last 30 days.
Can I hire freshers for cook / chef jobs in West Bengal?
Yes — 12% of current posts accept freshers, with a median offer of ₹13,500 a month.
Which cities have the most cook / chef jobs in West Bengal?
Kolkata (53), Siliguri (2), Howrah (1), Asansol (1) and Durgapur (1).
Which companies are hiring for cook / chef jobs in West Bengal?
Employers with the most live posts: Unifood Delights Private Limited (3), Eff N Bee Marketing Private Limited (2), Prakash Financial Services (2), Sree Maa Associates (2) and Global Manufacturers And Traders (1).
Which skills raise pay for cook / chef jobs in West Bengal?
Restaurant Experience (+31%, ₹18,000 vs ₹13,800), Non Veg (+17%, ₹17,500 vs ₹15,000) and Chinese (+13%, ₹17,000 vs ₹15,000) — medians of posts with and without the skill.