Culinary Specialist

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Culinary Specialist','AUS007635','!*!Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Culinary Team as a Specialist at Miraval Austin Resort and Spa located in Austin, Texas. Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you will also get to be part of a company that earned the 16th spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021!

We offer excellent benefits:

Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Free colleague meals during shift

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

 

','!*!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. 10-15 years of experience preferred.

 

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.)

COVID-19 Safety:

Hyatt Hotels follows all COVID-19 CDC and United States Health department protocols for the safety of our employees and guests.

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.

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Company info

Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Website : http://www.hyatt.com