Culinary Standards Manager

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of all menu content
• Consistently seek opportunities to introduce, renew, and refresh offerings to delight guests with new products
• Collaborate with all Disney Cruise Line Food and Beverage lines of business to ensure open communication
• Work with food managers to uphold the highest culinary standards and crew excellence through effective leadership, motivation, empowerment, and communication
• Own all Food and Beverage collateral from inception to delivery, including managing print inventories
• Participate in succession planning and training programs for Culinary teams
• Foster teamwork among shipboard and shore teams by establishing effective partnerships
• Ensure all audits are completed promptly and regularly, including auditing of all procedures
• Coach, mentor, and advise culinary teams
• Support direct reports in defining, communicating, and achieving specific goals related to Guest Satisfaction, Crew Excellence, and operational and financial excellence and productivity
• Conduct onsite audits and lead trainings, requiring travel/sailing as needed

Requirements

• 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
• Strong presentation, business planning, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency within a Windows/Mac environment
• High level of cooking skills and knowledge
• High level of initiative, motivation, problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement skills
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including shipboard implementations and audits

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
• Strong presentation, business planning, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency within a Windows/Mac environment
• High level of cooking skills and knowledge
• High level of initiative, motivation, problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement skills
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including shipboard implementations and audits

Skills

• Menu Development
• Collaboration
• Culinary Standards Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Training and Development
• Auditing
• Conflict Resolution

Pay

The base pay for this position in Celebration, FL ranges from $83,000 to $111,200 per year. The actual amount offered will consider internal equity and may vary based on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be included as part of the compensation package, along with the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, contingent upon the level and position offered.