We’re Hiring: Chef
A retreat center & recording studio in Mazunte seeking a chef to lead our kitchen. Food-as-medicine, seasonal, local, organic.
Start date: Sept 1 (possibly Oct 1)
Pay: per-day rate, based on experience
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📍 Mazunte, Oaxaca
the role
description
Plan & cook lunch and dinner daily for retreat groups (5–20 guests)
Prepare breakfast items for the team to set out each morning
Source ingredients from our trusted local vendors in Mazunte & Puerto Escondido
Track dietary restrictions & allergies per group
Coordinate with kitchen support staff on prep, service & cleanup
Manage catering budget and vendor payments per retreat
Schedule
Not fixed Mon–Fri — you’ll cook based on our retreat calendar (Oct-may)
Roughly 50% of days booked in season
Some weeks are full-on, others open
Requirements
Group/retreat or restaurant kitchen experience
Comfortable with grilling & roasting meats and fish
Comfortable with vegan, gluten-free & special diet cooking
Already living in Mazunte area, or committed to relocating by sep 1
Organized, reliable, and comfortable with a variable schedule