Senior Culinary Lead: High-Volume & Fine Dining

The Walt Disney Company; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Tuition paid upfront

Free lunch

Free parking

Free theme park admission

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Hawaii seeks a skilled culinary leader to join the Aulani Resort kitchen. You will guide a diverse team across catering, fine dining, pastry, and banquet services, driving excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in culinary fields or a culinary degree with 3+ years related experience, strong leadership, and superb guest service. Schedule includes varied shifts, including holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in culinary field/high-volume restaurant or Culinary Degree and 3 years related experience.
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with coaching and motivating employees.
• Adept at troubleshooting and can calmly handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team in a fast-paced resort kitchen.
• Ensure highest standards of culinary excellence across catering, fine dining, pastry and banquet services.
• Demonstrate passion and knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Recipe reading/creation

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

CAFÉ system

KDS

Work brain

Plate costing system

Job description

The Walt Disney Company in Hawaii seeks a skilled culinary leader to join the Aulani Resort kitchen. You will guide a diverse team across catering, fine dining, pastry, and banquet services, driving excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in culinary fields or a culinary degree with 3+ years related experience, strong leadership, and superb guest service. Schedule includes varied shifts, including holidays.