Culinary Instructor - Part time

Organization- Miraval Berkshires Resort and Spa Summary Your journey begins now! At Miraval Berkshires it is our ongoing purpose to bring imagination, authenticity and meaning to wellness. Each day we work to bring out the best in all we do for our guests and colleagues (you) to take comfort in.

Candidates interested in joining us on this journey need to believe in the power of the individual and understand that regardless of the job, every position has meaning and is important to Miraval’s purpose.

We seek a seasonal skilled and dynamic Culinary Instructor for our Life and Balance Kitchen. We seek a charismatic leader who can further refine, enhance, expand and promote our company’s nutritional philosophies while taking culinary operations at Miraval Berkshires Resort to new levels of excellence.

The Culinary Instructor is in charge of the programming classes assigned by the programming chef. Classes will range in sizes depending on occupancy. Essential functions of this position include:

• Planning and execution of daily classes for our guest
• Testing and tasting of recipes
• Development of new designs and recipes
• Requisition of supplies and equipment
• Training and mentoring of staff
• Setting and working within a budget
• Coordination with the Chef’s on complementary flavors
• Following the latest trends in culinary arts
• Experimentation with new flavors
• Assigning priorities to guest requests
• Understanding all cooking techniques recipes are required
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly work area

The pay range for this position is an hourly rate of $22-$25/hour.

Miraval is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the wellness industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

We thank you for your interest. Be well.

Miraval Berkshires offers:

• World class resort
• Awarded Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for
• Unlimited use of our fitness center, yoga classes, lectures and free golf
• Competitive pay
• Wellbeing and tuition reimbursement up to $1,000/year
• Employee discounts on all spa services and programming
• Discounted and comped rate at Hyatt Hotels
• Positions with flexible schedules

Qualifications

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• One-year certificate or higher from college or technical school preferred
• 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Must possess fluent use of the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate the Miraval experience in an authentic and personal manner.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior leadership, managers and co-workers, clients, guests, staff and the general public.
• Ability and sensitivity to customize and individualize responses to situations for each guest or staff member in alignment to the standards and values of Miraval Culinary and F&B Departments.
• Ability to think and reason strategically to establish goals and objectives on a regular basis.
• Ability to assess, recommend and act to maintain company standards and meet organizational expectations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.