Awake, a conscious life center in Uvita, Costa Rica, is seeking a Vegan Chef to lead its plant-based kitchen. This is an opportunity to bring intention, creativity, and precision to food within a refined, community-led retreat environment.

About the Role
You will be responsible for preparing creative, high-quality vegan meals for Café Cora and supporting special events. Awake is more than a retreat center it’s a living community hub rooted in conscious living, personal growth, and meaningful human connection. The kitchen environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and designed to inspire culinary creativity while serving a wellness-focused clientele.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute plant-based menus with attention to quality and presentation
• Ensure consistent culinary excellence for daily service and special events
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
• Collaborate with the team to align meals with wellness and community values
• Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and culinary initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a vegan or plant-based chef
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Passion for wellness, sustainability, and conscious living
• Collaborative, service-minded, and proactive approach
• Creativity and attention to detail in menu creation and plating

Why This Opportunity Matters
This is your chance to shape the culinary experience of a unique, intentional community while supporting wellbeing and connection through food.

Apply Now
Send your CV or portfolio through be@awake.cr to learn more about this opportunity and begin the conversation about joining the Awake community.