Commis I

We're hiring a Commis I for our upcoming wellness property in Mulshi, near Pune. 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. Our Mulshi property is a boutique wellness retreat, and the kitchen is built around fresh, seasonal, ingredient-led food. This is a hands-on kitchen role for someone early in their culinary career who wants to learn properly. What you'll do - Handle mise en place and prep for your section, exactly to the standards set by the Head Chef - Cook and plate dishes on your section during service, consistently and on time - Follow standard recipes, portion sizes and presentation specs - Maintain HACCP, hygiene and food safety standards across storage, labelling and temperature logs - Keep your section clean, organised and stocked through the shift - Support stock rotation (FIFO), minimise wastage and flag shortages early - Work across sections as required — hot kitchen, garde manger, tandoor — to build all-round skill Who we're looking for - 1–3 years of kitchen experience in a hotel, resort or standalone restaurant - Diploma or degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred; strong trainees welcome - Solid basics: knife skills, stocks, sauces, and a genuine interest in ingredients - Understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices - Willing to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays - Comfortable relocating to and living in Mulshi — accommodation and meals are provided What we offer - Accommodation, meals and duty transport - Training directly under an experienced Head Chef at a pre-opening property - A boutique wellness kitchen where you get to work with real produce, not a commodity menu - A clear growth path in a kitchen that's still being built, for those who earn it