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Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand-alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school.\n At Wildflower Farms, food is a connection to the land, the seasons, and the people who cultivate it. We are seeking a talented, engaging Culinary Educator & Chef to bring that connection to life through memorable, hands-on culinary experiences.\nPart chef, part teacher, and part storyteller, this individual will lead our guest-facing culinary programming, from intimate cooking classes in the Maplehouse to informal tastings, demonstrations, and seasonal experiences throughout the property.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong professional culinary skills with a natural ability to teach, entertain, and connect with people. They are as comfortable engaging a small group of curious beginners as they are working alongside our farmers and culinary team to develop a new seasonal experience.\nThis is a unique opportunity for a chef who finds as much satisfaction in sharing the craft of cooking as in practicing it.\nCulinary Education & Guest Engagement\nLead approximately five hands-on culinary classes per week, creating experiences that are engaging, accessible, educational, and memorable.\nHost approximately five complimentary culinary activations weekly, including demonstrations, tastings, and informal culinary encounters.\nCreate a welcoming, interactive atmosphere that encourages guests of varying skill levels to participate, ask questions, and discover something new.\nShare the stories behind ingredients, techniques, culinary traditions, and the Hudson Valley'sagricultural heritage.\n\nDesign and host private culinary experiences for couples, families, and groups, tailoring the format to their interests and skill levels.\nSeasonal Programming & Creative Development\nDevelop and continually refresh a calendar of culinary experiences inspired by the changingseasons, farm harvests, and regional food traditions.\n\nCollaborate closely with the Head Farmer to incorporate ingredients grown and harvested atWildflower Farms into guest programming.\n\nPartner with the Experiences and Culinary teams to conceive innovative classes, tastings,workshops, and special events.\n\nBuild relationships with local farmers, artisans, and specialty producers to introduce guests tothe flavors and traditions of the Hudson Valley.\n\nIdentify opportunities to make culinary discovery an organic part of the guest experiencethroughout the property.\n\nGuest Experience & Personalization\nServe as a welcoming and knowledgeable culinary ambassador for Wildflower Farms.\nCollaborate with the Culinary and Experiences teams to create thoughtful culinary touches for VIP guests, celebrations, and special occasions.\nHelp bring the property's farm-to-table philosophy to life through spontaneous, authentic guestinteractions.\n\nProgram Operations\nOversee preparation, ingredient sourcing, equipment, and setup for culinary classes andactivations.\n\nManage ingredient ordering and inventory while maintaining quality and controlling costs.\nCoordinate with the Experiences team on scheduling, guest requests, and program execution.\nMaintain exceptional standards of food safety, cleanliness, presentation, and organization.\nPay Rate: $70,000 + Commission\n Strong professional culinary background, ideally at the Sous Chef level or equivalent, with experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or another quality-driven culinary environment.\nA genuine enthusiasm for teaching, storytelling, and sharing culinary knowledge.\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.\n About Auberge Collection\nAuberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.\nFor more information: auberge.com\nConnect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge\nAbout Friedkin\nFriedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.\nFounded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.\nThe Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.\nFor more information, please visit www.friedkin.com\nShinrin Yoku LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. 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