Head Chef

Pasban - The Gatekeeper · India

We're hiring a Head Chef for our upcoming boutique wellness property in Mulshi — an hour from Pune, tucked into the Sahyadri hills, overlooking the lake. Small inventory, strong sense of place, real local food, unhurried service.

Pasban — The Gatekeeper is the next chapter from Akhil Anand, who scaled Tree of Life Resorts & Hotels into one of India's most respected boutique hospitality brands (eighteen destinations across the country).

Who we're looking for

- 10–12 years in professional kitchens, with time spent leading or serving as the second-in-command of a full kitchen

- Strong menu design instincts — someone who thinks in seasons, sources hyperlocal, and can build a menu around what the land actually gives us

- Command of food operations end-to-end — costing, portioning, waste, kitchen roster, vendor management

- Deep respect for kitchen hygiene, HACCP, and food safety protocols

- Wellness-cuisine sensibility is a strong plus — knowing how to build something light, honest, and nourishing without dumbing down flavour

What we offer

- Full-time role, based on-site in Mulshi

- Accommodation and meals provided on the property — you live where you work, in one of the most beautiful settings in Maharashtra

- Creative ownership of the F&B story from day one

- Direct working relationship with the founder