Hyatt Hotels - Austin, TX
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Join the Integrative Wellbeing team at Miraval Austin, recently recognized as North America's Best Resort Spa and Texas' Best Resort Spa by the World Spa Awards! As part of our team, you'll contribute to a globally acclaimed wellness destination! Cypress Creek Farm, a ten-acre operation established in 2012, embodies sustainable farming practices and supports the culinary and educational experiences at Miraval Austin. The farm features an equine program, vegetable production, a free-range chicken coop, an apiary, goats, and microgreen cultivation. It utilizes organic and permaculture principles to nurture soil health while showcasing mindful land stewardship. At Cypress Creek Farm, we connect guests to the land and the animals we steward, fostering personal and collective growth. Every crop grown is thoughtfully integrated into the resort's restaurant offerings, creating a meaningful farm-to-table experience.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily operations and maintain the farm's aesthetics.
- Support agricultural production goals.
- Engage with guests through tours and hands-on programs, offering educational insights into sustainable farming and animal husbandry.
- Plant, cultivate, water, fertilize, weed, harvest, and package crops.
- Propagate and prune perennial crops, and mix soil for greenhouse transplants.
- Scout and report disease, weed, or pest pressures.
- Care for poultry and goats, including feeding, cleaning pens/coops, and sanitizing equipment.
- Lead programs on animal care, such as the chicken lifecycle.
- Cross train to learn skills to support our herd of horses and equine programming.
- Operate and maintain tractors, tools, and irrigation systems (training provided).
- Perform general repairs, including construction and basic plumbing or electrical work.
- Lead tours and workshops on permaculture, pest management, and organic farming.
- Manage and maintain garden beds, lawns, brush, weeds, roads and paths.
- Check and respond to email and Teams messages every shift.
- Willingness to learn and support other areas of Integrative Wellbeing and resort as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in farming or agriculture.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Basic knowledge of construction, plumbing, and electrical work is a plus.
Benefits
- Free room nights, discounted, and Friends & Family rates.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
- Generous paid time off, paid family bonding time, and colleague meals during your shift.
