Seasonal Ranch Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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:

• Prepare and present exceptional pastries, desserts, and baked goods in accordance with Canyon Ranch recipes, nutrition philosophy, and presentation standards, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and visual appeal for every guest experience.
• Create and develop innovative seasonal recipes that align with Canyon Ranch wellness-focused culinary standards, maintaining recipe accuracy and documentation within culinary management systems while continuously enhancing menu offerings.
• Lead daily pastry operations by overseeing production schedules, executing opening and closing procedures, managing workflow, and ensuring timely preparation and delivery of baked goods for all service periods.
• Train, mentor, and supervise Pastry Cooks and culinary team members responsible for dessert presentation, providing coaching, performance guidance, scheduling support, and ongoing development to maintain high standards of execution.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety by ensuring proper food handling, storage, equipment use, and compliance with ServSafe requirements and Canyon Ranch operational procedures.
• Contribute to exceptional guest experiences by combining culinary creativity, technical expertise, and attention to detail to deliver desserts and baked goods that support Canyon Ranch’s commitment to wellness, nutrition, and hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bring 6–10 years of progressive pastry, baking, or dessert production experience in restaurants, resorts, hotels, bakeries, or other high-volume culinary environments, with demonstrated expertise in pastry techniques and recipe development.
• Possess an associate degree, culinary certification, specialized pastry training, or equivalent professional experience in baking and pastry arts preferred. Ability to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification within six months of employment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to train, mentor, schedule, and supervise pastry team members while fostering a collaborative and quality-focused work environment.
• Exhibit advanced knowledge of baking techniques, pastry production, dessert presentation, recipe creation, food safety standards, and nutrition-conscious culinary practices aligned with Canyon Ranch's wellness philosophy.
• Possess exceptional organizational, time management, and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to balance multiple priorities, maintain production schedules, and consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment by maintaining flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, independence, and a strong commitment to operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and the Canyon Ranch mission and values.

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 healthcare options (including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage).
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid maternity leave.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Position will be onsite in Spicewood, TX beginning 9/14/2026.