Culinary Specialist - Full-Time

Miraval Resorts & Spas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

iAm Days

Wellbeing or Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Hyatt stays

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Adoption Assistance

Daily colleague meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Resort facilities access

Job summary

Miraval Austin Resort and Spa is seeking a Full‑Time Culinary Specialist to lead hands-on cooking classes and wellness-focused culinary programming for guests. You will teach weekly sessions, from pasta making to plant-based dishes, and provide personalized consultations to help guests explore balance through food.

The role requires strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to inspire and engage guests in a mindful dining experience aligned with Miraval's wellness

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cuisines, flavor profiles and cooking techniques.
• Familiarity with health department food safety guidelines and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead classes and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hands-on culinary programming and workshops for Miraval guests.
• Lead weekly classes (pasta making, knife skills, tastings, plant-based cooking).
• Provide one-on-one guest consultations and curate curriculum.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Food safety knowledge

Public speaking

Team leadership

Menu planning

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Organization- Miraval Austin Resort and Spa

Summary

How would you like to work for a 30-year iconic brand that is known worldwide for its commitment to well‑being?

Imagine an environment where balance, mindfulness, and care aren’t just words, but the way we live and work every day. At Miraval Austin Resort and Spa, you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty, supported by colleagues who value empathy and respect, and encouraged to grow personally and professionally.

Here, your career development and your well‑being go hand in hand. From access to our fitness center, hiking trails, and wellness programs, to opportunities for professional training and leadership growth, this is more than a job — it’s a chance to align your career with a life in balance.

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 Full‑Time Culinary Specialist:

Qualifications

The Culinary Specialist is accountable for facilitating culinary programming in the form of hands‑on instruction, workshops and lectures as well as providing one‑on‑one consultation services to help Miraval guests discover balance and nurture wellbeing. This includes leading culinary classes on a weekly schedule including but not limited to pasta making, knife‑skills, tasting demonstrations, plant‑based cooking and wide variety of culinary experiences. Ability to create, inspire and prepare dishes from our array of local ingredients and provide background information on these dishes during a Chef’s choice nightly dinner is strongly preferred. Basic wine knowledge is preferred but not required. Multiple culinary environments and leadership experience required.

• Have robust understanding of cuisines, flavor profiles, and cooking techniques
• Knowledge of Health Department recognized processes regarding food safety, time and temperature, sanitation, and storage hierarchies.
• Efficient communication skills
• Takes direction from Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef regarding cleanliness, requisition processes, log keeping, and seasonal ingredient focus
• Shares in the upkeep and maintenance of Life in Balance Culinary Kitchen with a team attitude
• Provide a variety of lectures, workshops and classes for Miraval guests
• Provide one‑on‑one guest consultations
• Maintain materials used in facilitation of programs
• As needed develop new curriculum
• Manage changes and improvements to existing programs based on current research
• Manage attendance numbers for facilitated classes and adapt to needs for large groups
• Participate in additional Miraval programs as needed
• Must be able to respond to a wide variety of individual guest needs in the areas of lifestyle management:
  • be familiar with health and wellness issues and be able to respond appropriately
  • be familiar with community, national and international resources for a variety of guest needs
  • be able to relate empathically and helpfully to individual guests
  • be able to meaningfully facilitate groups and workshops
  • possess good communication and public speaking skills
  • understand, practice and model mindfulness
  • respond appropriately and exhibit flexibility for business needs
• Fulfills marketing requests (article requests, blog posts, etc.)

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 30 th day 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.