Head Chef (Cotino™)
Company: Disney Experiences
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
As the Head Chef for Cotino™, A Storyliving by Disney community,
you will lead the culinary experience to deliver exceptional
“World-Class” dining within a private club environment. Positioned
within the Disney Experiences segment, you will oversee kitchen
operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and
presentation while managing inventory, scheduling, and compliance
with health and safety regulations. Your role is crucial in
maintaining Disney's reputation for excellence in dining
experiences, contributing to the overall magic of Disney's
offerings. You Will In this role, you will be responsible for
leading a team of culinary professionals, providing leadership,
support, and development to ensure high performance and
accountability. You will adapt to departmental priorities, manage
performance, and guide your team to meet quality, volume, and
timeliness objectives. This role matters because it directly
influences the dining experience for guests, requiring skills such
as strategic planning, collaboration, and creativity. - Lead a team
of culinary professionals, providing leadership, support, and
development of Cast Members, creating a positive environment that
encourages ownership and accountability. - Oversee and work
alongside food handlers on a daily basis, including shift coverage
on banquets, hot and cold lines as well as prep and cleaning. -
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. - Educate
Culinary Cast Members on seasonal products, culinary styles, and
techniques. - Inspire and educate Cast Members and Guests on fads,
trends, lifestyles, and special dietary needs with consideration of
product, equipment, and cost. - 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. - Hold Direct Reports
accountable for job performance. - Ensure that products are
properly ordered, received and stored. - Ensure proper maintenance
and cleanliness of equipment and facilities. - Identify, mediate or
negotiate effective resolution to conflict. - Ensure operational
compliance Food & Beverage Standards, Loss Prevention Standards,
State of California, and Food Safety Standards. You Have/Required
Qualifications - Skilled in strategic planning and culinary
management. - Proficient in managing inventory and scheduling. -
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities. - Innovative and
creative mindset. - Excellent organizational and time management
skills. - Strong collaboration and communication skills. - Degree
in Culinary Arts, Food Sciences, or related field. - 8 years of
experience in culinary management, with 3 years in a management
role. - Demonstrated computer proficiency and comfort working in
various operational systems including point of sale and inventory
management. Preferred Qualifications - Advanced degree in Culinary
Arts or Food Sciences. - Ability to inspire creativity and
innovation that adapts to our business. - Proven drive and
understanding of the Disney Culture, opportunities, and strategies
to achieve best-in-class results. - Knowledge of industry trends
and practical business applications that contribute to greater
results while utilizing fewer tools. - Demonstrated knowledge of
wines and spirits/sommelier certification. - Experience in
developing annual operating plans. - 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. Our Benefits Disney offers a rewards
package to help you live your best life. 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 DXMedia LI-AH3 The hiring
range for this position in Anaheim is $115,500 to $154,800 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.
Keywords: Disney Experiences, Buena Park , Head Chef (Cotino™), Hospitality & Tourism , Anaheim, California
