Culinary Specialist- Part Time

Culinary Specialist

• Part Time Part TimeUSTXAustin
• United States3 days ago Opening Share 9 0 23 0 Industry
• Hotels & Resorts Role
• Other Role Level
• Staff Line level Department
• Chefs-Kitchen Part Time Posted at: 20 Jun 2026

Last Date:

17 Jul 2026 Salary Details Competetive Salary Offered Job Description Description 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

Culinary Specialist:

Qualifications The CulinarySpecialist 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 includesleading 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 classesand 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 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.