Culinary Instructor - Part time

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class resort

Fortune's 100 best companies to work (

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts at Hyatt Hotels

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Miraval Berkshires, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, seeks a seasonal Culinary Instructor to lead Life and Balance Kitchen classes for guests. The role involves planning daily sessions, testing recipes, and developing new culinary designs while mentoring staff and managing a budget.

The position requires teaching experience, fluent English, and the ability to communicate Miraval's culinary philosophy to guests and team. Competitive hourly pay and seasonal schedule offered.

Qualifications

• One-year certificate or higher from college or technical school preferred.
• 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Must possess fluent use of the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate Miraval experiences to guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute daily classes for guests.
• Test and taste recipes in classes.
• Develop new designs and recipes.
• Requisition supplies and equipment.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Set and manage budgets for programs.
• Coordinate with Chef on flavors and trends.
• Experiment with new flavors.
• Prioritize guest requests and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Fluent English

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Guest service

Education

Certificate or higher

Job description

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\"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It's important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone.\"

\"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It's important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone.\"

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

At Miraval Berkshires it is our ongoing purpose to bring imagination, authenticity and meaning to wellness. Each day we work to bring out the best in all we do for our guests and colleagues (you) to take comfort in.

Candidates interested in joining us on this journey need to believe in the power of the individual and understand that regardless of the job, every position has meaning and is important to Miraval’s purpose.

We seek a seasonal skilled and dynamic Culinary Instructor for our Life and Balance Kitchen. We seek a charismatic leader who can further refine, enhance, expand and promote our company’s nutritional philosophies while taking culinary operations at Miraval Berkshires Resortto new levels of excellence.

The Culinary Instructor is in charge of the programming classes assigned by the programming chef. Classes will range in sizes depending on occupancy. Essential functions of this position include:

• Planning and execution of daily classes for our guest


• Testing and tasting of recipes


• Development of new designs and recipes


• Requisition of supplies and equipment


• Training and mentoring of staff


• Setting and working within a budget


• Coordination with the Chef's on complementary flavors


• Following the latest trends in culinary arts


• Experimentation with new flavors


• Assigning priorities to guest requests


• Understanding all cooking techniques recipes are required


• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly work area

The pay range for this position is an hourly rate of $22-$25/hour.

Miravalis a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the wellness industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

We thank you for your interest. Be well.

Miraval Berkshires offers:

• World class resort


• Awarded Fortune's 100 best companies to work for


• Unlimited use of our fitness center, yoga classes, lectures and free golf


• Competitive pay


• Wellbeing and tuition reimbursement up to $1,000/year


• Employee discounts on all spa services and programming


• Discounted and comped rate at Hyatt Hotels


• Positions with flexible schedules

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• One-year certificate or higher from college or technical school preferred


• 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Prior teaching experience preferred.


• Must possess fluent use of the English language.


• Ability to effectively communicate and relate the Miraval experience in an authentic and personal manner.


• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior leadership, managers and co-workers, clients, guests, staff and the general public.


• Ability and sensitivity to customize and individualize responses to situations for each guest or staff member in alignment to the standards and values of Miraval Culinary and F&B Departments.


• Ability to think and reason strategically to establish goals and objectives on a regular basis.


• Ability to assess, recommend and act to maintain company standards and meet organizational expectations.

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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