Commis I

Pasban - The Gatekeeper · Maharashtra, India

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