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Level99 Entertainment

Entertainment Keyholder

Mclean, VA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

... cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL ...

Level99 Entertainment

Server

Tysons, VA · On-site

... cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL ...

Level99 Entertainment

Server

Mclean, VA

... cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL ...

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How much do disney cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for disney cook in Virginia is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.37 and $17.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Disney cooks face in a fast-paced theme park environment?

Disney Cooks often work in high-volume kitchens where the pace can be intense, especially during peak park hours or special events. Managing multiple orders, maintaining food quality, and adhering to strict safety and cleanliness standards are daily challenges. Teamwork and communication are critical, as cooks must coordinate closely with other kitchen staff and servers to ensure guests receive their meals promptly and accurately. Adaptability and a positive attitude are key to thriving in this dynamic environment.

What is a Disney cook?

Disney Cooks are culinary professionals who prepare and cook food at Disney parks, resorts, and cruise ships. They work in various dining venues, ranging from quick-service locations to fine dining restaurants, ensuring that meals meet Disney's high standards for quality and safety. Disney Cooks may specialize in different cuisines and often collaborate with other kitchen staff to create memorable dining experiences for guests. Their responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, plating, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. Disney values creativity, teamwork, and excellent guest service in its culinary team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Disney cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disney Cook, you need a solid understanding of culinary techniques, food safety standards, and previous kitchen experience, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale systems, and ServSafe food handler certification is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and customer service skills help you excel in a dynamic, guest-focused environment. These abilities ensure exceptional food quality, efficiency, and memorable guest experiences, which are crucial in a high-volume setting like Disney.

What is the difference between Disney Cook vs Disney Chef?

AspectDisney CookDisney Chef
CredentialsBasic culinary training, food safety certificationAdvanced culinary certifications, culinary degree preferred
Work EnvironmentTheme park kitchens, fast-paced food serviceFine dining areas, specialty restaurants within Disney parks
Employer & Industry UsageDisney theme parks, food service industryDisney culinary establishments, hospitality industry

Disney Cooks typically handle food preparation and basic cooking tasks in fast-paced theme park kitchens, requiring food safety certifications. Disney Chefs often have advanced culinary training and work in specialty or fine dining settings within Disney parks. While both roles involve cooking, Chefs usually have higher credentials and work in more specialized environments.

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Infographic showing various Disney Cook job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,054 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Entertainment Keyholder

Level99 Entertainment

Mclean, VA • On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

OVERVIEW
The Entertainment Keyholder is a junior manager at Level99, overseeing all entertainment operations to create a positive environment for Players and team members. They collaborate with entertainment and technical teams to maintain venue quality and can fill any entertainment role or act as Manager on Duty. A successful Keyholder is a proactive leader, coach, and guest advocate who embodies honesty, integrity, and humility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Demonstrates responsibility and support for the upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, and operations of the entertainment side of the venue, ensuring compliance with relevant federal/state laws, insurance requirements, Landlord regulations, and company policies
  • Prioritizes the players experience by anticipating needs and bringing timely suggestions to the Entertainment team
  • Models authentic, warm, approachable, and humble interpersonal interactions and instills best-in-class service thinking in the team
  • Continuously upholds Level99 brand and visual standards across all parts of the business, including product, experience, display standards, as well as environmental cleanliness and organization
  • Leads team members through effective and efficient operational execution, including shift tasks, POS functions, hands-on guest service, and proper facilities upkeep
  • Ensures guest safety within the venue, inclusive of entertainment safety, continuously monitoring and addressing any foreseeable risks to guest’s health and welfare, driving immediate resolution to any deviation from standard
  • Assists with all entertainment focused change management activities, ensuring effective and accurate communication of new product, service, and operational information, guiding the team to optimal performance
  • Assists with ensuring that labor and controllable costs stay consistently within guidelines set by the company
  • Executes best practice venue opening and closing and demonstrates excellent cash handling skills
  • Takes initiative, seeing what needs to be done and working with the Entertainment Management Team  to accomplish goals, in continual pursuit of improvement of our guest experience and venue performance
  • Other duties, as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Highly organized with strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail 
  • High integrity and professionalism
  • High School education or equivalent 
  • Understands, utilizes and embraces new technology and its implementation into our operation
  • A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude – leading by example
OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
  • 1+ years experience working as a leader/manager in high-volume entertainment or food & beverage business
  • Relevant Education: B.S. in Hospitality Management, or other related degree 
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays as well as emergency responsiveness as required
  • Able to work eight hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs, and read
  • Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
WHO WE ARE
 
Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.
 
Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details. 
 
 
While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!
 
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…
  • Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
  • Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
  • Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
  • Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now
 
Level99 is an E-Verify employer.