How Should I Structure My Chef Salary Slip for Maximum Benefit? Seeking Advice!

I have accepted an offer as a restaurant chef, and my package is decided at Rs 1 lac per month. However, in addition to this, I receive a variable amount of service charge (approximately Rs 10,000) per month. Since I am not very knowledgeable about the best way my salary slip can be made, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help. My employer/owner is very flexible in modifying the structure of my salary slip to my benefit, but it must be accurate.

Yes, the statutory deductions that apply are:
- PF
- Professional tax

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Please find attached the salary breakup for ₹12 lakhs per annum and ₹110,000 per month.

The structure seems to be okay. You can request them to include the following components to save IT to some extent.

1. Edu. Allowance - ₹2400 per annum (2 children) - Proofs to be produced.
2. Telephone Reimbursement/Allowance
3. Uniform Allowance - Since you are in the hospitality industry.
4. Washing Allowance
5. Food coupons - ₹2500 per month if they have a tie-up with Sodexo/Accor.

Salary Structure Evaluation

Do you think the attached salary structure makes sense?

My company's accounts department, however, has these salary breakups:

- Basic - 20,000
- HRA - 20,000
- Conveyance - 10,000
- Dearness - 10,000
- LTA - 20,000
- Special Allowance - 5,000
- Uniform - 4,000
- Medical Allowance - 7,000
- Child Education Allowance - 4,000