Executive Chef: Wellness & Teaching Kitchen Leader

Miraval Resorts & Spas; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Executive Chef to lead strategic culinary operations, menu design, and teaching kitchen programming that align with the resort's wellness philosophy.

The role requires 6+ years of luxury culinary leadership, ServSafe certification, and a passion for nutrition-conscious dining, sustainability, and guest education. This is a full-time on-site leadership role within Hyatt-based Miraval properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or destination wellness properties.
• At least 4 years in an Executive Chef or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Experience leading multiple culinary outlets, banquet operations, and large culinary teams.
• Experience developing wellness-focused, seasonal or nutrition-conscious menus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all culinary operations including restaurants, in-room dining, banquets, wellness programming, special events, and the Teaching Kitchen.
• Develop seasonal menus that celebrate wellness, flavor, sustainability, and locally inspired ingredients while supporting Miraval's nutritional philosophy.
• Lead culinary innovation while ensuring consistency, quality, presentation, and execution across all dining experiences.
• Champion continuous improvement and cultivate a culture of creativity and excellence throughout the culinary team.
• Lead the vision and execution of Miraval's Teaching Kitchen experience as a signature component of the guest journey.
• Collaborate with Nutritionists, Experience Guides, and Resort Leadership to develop engaging culinary education and guest programming.
• Ensure nutrition education is approachable and aligned with Miraval's wellness philosophy.
• Foster meaningful guest engagement through culinary storytelling and hands-on experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Nutrition focus

Guest experience

Financial acumen

Team development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Executive Chef to lead strategic culinary operations, menu design, and teaching kitchen programming that align with the resort's wellness philosophy.

The role requires 6+ years of luxury culinary leadership, ServSafe certification, and a passion for nutrition-conscious dining, sustainability, and guest education. This is a full-time on-site leadership role within Hyatt-based Miraval properties.