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Chef / Cook

Hospitality

Create culinary experiences in hotels, restaurants, airlines, and globally. High demand domestically and internationally.

⏱ Total journey: ~4–5 years (Class 10 to working chef)

Salary Range

🟢 Entry: ₹15,000–₹30,000/month (Commis/DCDP)

🟡 Mid: ₹50,000–₹1.5L/month (Sous Chef / Head Chef)

🔴 Senior: ₹2L–₹10L/month (Executive Chef, Abroad, Own Restaurant)

Business Opportunity

Open your own restaurant, cloud kitchen, catering company, or food delivery brand. Cloud kitchens need ₹5–15L investment and can earn ₹2L–₹10L/month. Food YouTube channels generate ₹1L–₹10L/month for successful creators.

Step-by-step roadmap

Class 10 ⏱ Till age ~16

Class 10 — Any Board

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Class 11–12 ⏱ 2 years

Any Stream — Class 12

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Graduation ⏱ 3 years

B.Sc Hospitality — Culinary Specialization

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Advanced ⏱ Ongoing

Executive Chef / Own Restaurant / Abroad

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