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A Disney Culinary job involves working in the food and beverage sector at Disney parks, resorts, and cruise lines, preparing high-quality meals for guests. Roles range from quick-service to fine dining, catering to diverse cuisines and dietary needs. Cast members in these roles focus on creativity, efficiency, and maintaining Disney’s exceptional guest experience. Positions vary from culinary interns and line cooks to pastry chefs and executive chefs.

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To thrive in a Disney Culinary role, you need formal culinary training or relevant work experience, a solid understanding of food safety, and advanced cooking techniques. Proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment, HACCP protocols, and potentially ServSafe certification are typically expected. Exceptional teamwork, creativity, attention to detail, and strong time management skills make candidates stand out. These competencies are vital for consistently delivering high-quality dishes and magical guest experiences in Disney's fast-paced, high-volume environments.

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Disney Culinary team members have access to a wide range of career development opportunities, including internal promotions, specialized training programs, and participation in culinary competitions. Entry-level cooks or culinary professionals can work their way up to roles like Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or even Executive Chef over time, depending on skills and performance. In addition to hands-on experience, Disney often encourages continuous learning through chef-led workshops and leadership courses. Advancement is supported by Disney’s commitment to promoting from within and fostering a culture of excellence and creativity.
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Culinary Standards Manager

Culinary Standards Manager

Disney Cruise Line

Celebration, FL

$83K - $111.20K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Disney Cruise Line rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 9 rated cruise lines

Job description

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow cast, crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today. 

As a Disney Cruise Line Culinary Standards Manager, and part of the shoreside culinary team, you will work on hands on menu development, recipe package creation and implementation including but not limited to Main Dining, a la Carte, Concierge Offerings, Marceline Market /Cabanas Food Court, Castaway Cay, Disney Lookout Cay, Groups & Functions and the Crew /Officer Offerings

This includes, recipe auditing, cost management and consistency for those areas on all current and future vessels.

This is a shoreside position based in Celebration, FL.

Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume or attach it.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in development of all menu content

  • Consistently look for ways to create, renew, refresh to delight our guests with new products

  • Partner with all Disney Cruise Line Food and Beverage lines of business to see to open communication

  • Partner with food managers to achieve highest culinary standards and crew excellence by effective leadership, motivation, empowerment and communication

  • Owner of all Food and Beverage collateral from conception to delivery which includes ownership of print inventories

  • Participates in all succession planning and training plans for Culinary teams

  • Establish effective partnerships with other line of business by fostering teamwork among shipboard and shore teams

  • Partner with ships teams to see that all audits are being completed in a timely manner which will also include regular auditing of all procedures

  • Act as coach, mentor and adviser to culinary teams

  • Assist in leading direct reports to define, communicate and achieve specific goals in the areas of Guest Satisfaction, Crew Excellence, and operational and financial excellence and productivity

  • Lead and conduct onsite audits and lead trainings requiring need for travel/sailing

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Executive Sous Chef role or higher

  • Experience in menu development and implementation

  • Experience within a la carte, banqueting, large volume operations and Quick Service

  • Ability to be flexible with work schedule which will include (but not limited to) shipboard implementations and audits   

  • Demonstrate strong presentation, business planning skill, conflict resolution and organizational skills

  • Demonstrate computer proficiency within a Windows/Mac environment

  • Demonstrate a high level of cooking skills and knowledge

  • Demonstrate a high level of initiative, motivation, problem solving skills as well as continuous improvement skills

  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally based on operational needs

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The hiring range for this position in Celebration, FL is $83,000 to $111,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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