Experience Chef

Core Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary-minded class 5x/week
• Host a complimentary culinary activation 5x/week.
• Support group and private experience requests, including custom menu/format input as needed.

Programming & Activation Development

• Activate seasonal culinary classes, refreshing offerings in line with harvest cycles and property programming.
• Partner with the Experiences team to develop new activation concepts.
• Identify and develop relationships with local purveyors (e.g., a regional cacao partner) to bring authentic, regionally-sourced ingredients and storytelling into programming.

Amenities & Personalization

• Drive personalization and surprise-and-delight moments — partnering with the Culinary team on VIP amenities, special occasion touches, and other guest personalization opportunities, within reason.
• Support amenities that promote or tie back to Experiences programming (e.g., seasonal welcome touches, culinary-themed guest moments).

Budget & Ordering

• Manage ingredient ordering and ensure all classes/activations are properly stocked.
• Forecast and manage ingredient costs as part of the department's overall budget.

Qualifications

• Sous Chef-level experience (or equivalent), with a background in high-end restaurants or luxury hospitality properties.
• Guest-facing teaching or instructional experience a plus.
• Farm or farm-to-table kitchen experience also considered.
• Existing relationships with (or demonstrated ability to develop) local purveyors a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to collaborate across Experiences, Culinary, and Farm teams.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.