Assistant Farm Manager

Miraval Resorts & Spas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

iAm Days (8 hours)

Wellbeing/Tuition reimbursement

Discounted Hyatt nights

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vis​

Job summary

Miraval Austin Resort and Spa is seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to lead daily farm and equine operations within the Integrative Wellbeing Department. You will oversee staffing, care of horses, and production supporting the resort’s restaurant and spa, while ensuring sustainable, regenerative practices.

You will collaborate with hospitality and wellbeing teams to design guest experiences and classes, aligning farm activities with Miraval’s mission of balance and mindful living.

Qualifications

• At least five years in a leadership or operational management role in farming or ranch settings.
• Experience managing horses in rotational pasture preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day farm and equine operations, staffing and finances.
• Oversight of horse health, welfare, safety, and long-term planning.
• Train and support equine facilitators for guest interactions.
• Manage farm production for resort restaurant and spa.
• Maintain farm, ranch and guest-facing areas with routine upkeep.
• Lead sustainable vegetable production and animal housing operations.
• Develop farm experiences, classes, and private consultations.
• Engage with the local Central Texas farming community to model regenerative agriculture.
• Oversee farm and ranch property to support stewardship and guest experience.
• Collaborate with Integrative Wellbeing and resort departments to coordinate programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Farm management

Equine experience

Team coordination

Tools

Resort Suite

Birch Street

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Organization- Miraval Austin Resort and Spa

Summary

Would you like to work for a 30-year iconic brand known worldwide for its commitment to well-being? At Miraval Austin Resort and Spa, balance, mindfulness, and care are not just words—they are the way we live and work every day.

Set within a beautiful natural environment, Miraval is a luxury well-being destination where guests are invited to reconnect with themselves through transformative experiences, personalized care, and thoughtfully designed programs.

Here, your career development and well-being go hand in hand. You’ll be supported by colleagues who value empathy and respect, with opportunities for professional training and leadership growth, and access to our fitness center, hiking trails, and well-being programs. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to align your career with a life in balance while helping create an exceptional luxury well-being experience.

If you’re seeking a place where you can feel inspired, valued, and empowered to make a difference, we invite you to explore this opportunity as our Assistant Farm Manager.

The Assistant Farm Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the farm and equine programs within Miraval Austin’s Integrative Wellbeing Department. The role oversees farm and ranch operations, team coordination, and financial performance while maintaining the health and welfare of the animals and livestock of the farm property. The Assistant Farm Manager also supports meaningful guest experiences through farm and equine programming and advances the farm’s mission of thoughtful stewardship, regenerative agriculture, and connection to land and food.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day farm and equine operations, including staffing, work planning, operational administration, and financial oversight.
• Oversee the health and welfare of the horses, maintaining high standards of equine care, ethics, and safety in daily operations and long-term planning.
• Train and support equine facilitators so they can provide safe, authentic, and engaging guest interactions and experiences.
• Manage farm production and deliverables for the resort’s restaurant and spa, including produce, herbs, and other farm products.
• Maintain farm, ranch, and guest-facing areas, coordinating general maintenance, repairs, and scheduled preventive upkeep.
• Guide sustainable vegetable production, the free-range chicken coop, apiary, medicinal herb garden, and other farm operations using permaculture and regenerative practices.
• Develop farm experiences, classes, private consultations, and lectures that help guests connect with land, food production, and wellbeing.
• Maintain professional and cultural relevance within the Central Texas farming community and help position Cypress Creek Farm as a model of regenerative agriculture.
• Manage the farm and ranch property in a way that supports stewardship, operational needs, and a memorable guest experience.
• Collaborate with Integrative Wellbeing colleagues and resort departments to coordinate programming, operations, and guest needs.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support business operations.

Qualifications

At least five years of experience in a leadership or operational management role, with extensive farm, agricultural, and equine experience.

• Experience managing a herd of horses in a rotational pasture environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of general ranch maintenance, repairs, and preventive upkeep.
• Professional demeanor, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to organize, adapt, multitask, and work effectively with a team.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, sun, and dust.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and to stay overnight on site when needed to manage emergencies.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid certification; Wilderness First Aid is preferred. Candidates who are not certified must be able to obtain certification within 30 days of starting.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Resort Suite and Birch Street is preferred.
• Resort hospitality management experience and an integrative wellbeing focus are preferred.

We offer excellent benefits:

• iAm Days to spend a paid 8 hours experiencing Miraval, twice per year*
• Up to $1000 in Wellbeing or Tuition Reimbursement for personal and professional growth*
• Discounted and Complimentary Hyatt Hotel nights*
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30thday of employment*
• 401K with company match* Generous Paid Time Off program*
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
• Complimentary daily colleague meals
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
• Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and fitness center
• Exact benefit package is contingent on status

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.