We’re hiring a Head Chef at Pasban, Varanasi ?️

At a Pasban property, the food is a big part of why guests choose an offbeat location over a city hotel. We’re looking for a Head Chef who treats that as the job.

The role

You own the kitchen: the menu, how it’s executed, what it costs, and the brigade that produces it. This is a cooking role as much as a management one. You’ll be on the pass for major services and events, not only in the office.

What you’ll do

- Design seasonal menus across Indian, continental and multi-cuisine offerings, built on local produce, regional technique and nearby farms, and cost every dish before it’s printed
- Hold quality and consistency across every section and shift
- Handle guest dietary requirements and allergies personally, and host food experiences such as chef’s tables, cooking sessions and farm or market walks
- Own food cost, purchasing, vendor relationships and stock control
- Keep the kitchen HACCP-compliant,



licensed and audit-ready
- Build, train and roster the brigade, and develop a Sous Chef ready for your seat

Who we’re looking for

- 12+ years of kitchen experience, with prior experience leading a full brigade as Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef
- A strong base in Indian cuisine, with proven expertise in continental and multi-cuisine kitchens
- Strong command of food cost, purchasing and kitchen compliance
- Comfort with Satvik or pure vegetarian kitchens, where the rules are held with no exceptions
- Someone who builds people and doesn’t just manage them

Role details

Full time, permanent. Rotating shifts across a seven-day operation, including early starts, late nights, weekends, festivals and event days. Reports to the Resident Manager or General Manager.

📌 Head Chef (Varanasi)
🏢 Pasban - The Gatekeeper
📍 Varanasi