Sous Chef - Start Date 9/14/2026

Canyon Ranch; Spicewood (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to spa and fitness services

Generous health plan

25 days personal and holiday time off

Employer-paid life insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Canyon Ranch is seeking a Sous Chef to join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin, opening in Fall 2026. This role involves overseeing culinary operations, ensuring quality standards, and leading the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a leadership role, a passion for teaching, and expertise in nutrition-forward cooking. Comprehensive benefits include generous health plans, paid time off, and access to services at Canyon Ranch locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role in hospitality.
• Passion for teaching culinary knowledge with training experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of food handling and safety practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards for menu items and maintain recipe adherence.
• Provide leadership to culinary staff and ensure smooth service.
• Maintain compliance with health regulations and safety practices.
• Prepare and lead food demonstrations and educational programs.
• Manage scheduling and food production in alignment with standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Nutrition-forward cooking

Food safety best practices

Organizational skills

Teaching and training

Job description

Overview

Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more than 45 years. As the global leader in destination wellness, Canyon Ranch inspires lifelong well‑being through world‑class experts, personalized guidance, and immersive experiences that help guests live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Now, we are entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Canyon Ranch Austin in October 2026 — our newest wellness destination nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Designed to connect guests with nature, adventure, restoration, and personal growth, Austin will build upon the legacy established in Tucson, Lenox, and Las Vegas while creating new opportunities for exceptional talent to shape the future of wellness hospitality.

Recognized among the most outstanding hotels in the world by the Michelin Guide 2025, Canyon Ranch offers more than a career — it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day.

Join the founding team at Canyon Ranch Austin. Recruitment is underway today, with anticipated start dates beginning in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do as a Canyon Ranch colleague:

• Ensure all menu items meet exceptional standards for quality, flavor, and presentation by overseeing recipe adherence and maintaining consistent “model” plates for service.
• Provide daily operational leadership to culinary staff, ensuring teams are prepared, stations are properly set and reset, and service runs smoothly while proactively addressing challenges.
• Maintain full compliance with Pima County Health regulations by enforcing ServSafe standards, monitoring safety practices, and promptly reporting and resolving safety concerns.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Canyon Ranch’s nutrition philosophy, menu ingredients, and resort offerings to effectively support guest and staff inquiries.
• Prepare, present, and lead food demonstrations, special functions, and educational programs in the Demonstration Kitchen; collaborate with culinary leadership on seasonal programming and oversee demonstration‑related revenue.
• Manage administrative and operational responsibilities including scheduling, colleague dining oversight, and ensuring proper food production, storage, and handling in alignment with Canyon Ranch standards.

Qualifications

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Demonstrated experience in a Sous Chef or comparable leadership role, ideally within a hospitality or wellness‑focused environment.
• A passion for teaching and sharing culinary knowledge, with prior instructional or training experience preferred.
• A strong understanding of nutrition‑forward cooking, proper food handling, and food safety best practices.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to consistency and quality.

Benefits

What you’ll receive as a Canyon Ranch colleague:

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• 25 Days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick and holidays).
• Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care).
• Employer‑paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Maternity leave.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Position will be onsite in Spicewood, TX beginning 9/14/26.