Disney
Head Chef - Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney Community
Palm Desert, CA, USA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$148kDetected 3 days ago
ExcelInventory ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementMentoringFood Safety
About the role
- In this role, you will directly influence the dining experience for guests, using your skills such as strategic planning, collaboration, and creativity.
- You will assist in the development of unique food offerings, innovative culinary experiences, and setting trends for Club Members within various styles of service including table service and events.
- This role will be onsite at Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage, California and will report to the General Manager.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of culinary professionals, providing leadership, support, and development to ensure high performance and accountability, creating a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability
- Adapt to departmental priorities, manage performance, and guide your team to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
- Comprehensive understanding of training protocols and lead training of line-level staff and stewards
- Create new and higher quality service and product standards
- Innovate food combinations, textures, and flavors to create new flavor experiences
- Understand, support, and teach the "role in the show" cuisine concept
- Inspire, provide direction, and drive effectiveness of the Leadership Team
- Develop Direct Reports as individuals and as a team by providing a work environment within which they excel
Requirements
- Minimum eight years of Culinary Management experience in a Club. upscale or fine dining environment
- Ability to inspire creativity and innovation that adapts to our business.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency and comfort working in various operational systems including point of sale and inventory management
Nice to have
- Knowledge of industry trends and practical business applications that contribute to greater results while utilizing fewer tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of wines, pairings and spirits/sommelier certification
- controlling labor expense and foods costs
- Strong focus on research and development that leverages trends, technology, and creative thinking
- Ability to speak and present to large groups of people, including Company Executives
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Sciences, or related field
- Advanced degree in Culinary Arts or Food Sciences
Compensation
- The hiring range for this position is $110,000.00-$147,500.00 per year.
Benefits
- This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide.
- Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
- 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.
- In this role, you will implement and maintain initiatives such as sustainability work, cost of sales, health & wellness, and reducing kitchen waste.
- shift coverage on banquet, hot and cold lines as well as prep and cleaning
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