About the Role & Team
Imagine a workplace where your “office” spans some of the most iconic dining locations at Walt Disney World—each brought to life through legendary storytelling, meticulous attention to detail, and world‑class Guest service. Are you passionate about developing leaders, strengthening teams, and driving strong business results? Do you thrive on coaching others to reach their full potential while delivering exceptional experiences for every Guest? If so, the Food & Beverage Proprietor role may be the perfect next step in your career.
As a Food & Beverage Proprietor, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple, high‑volume dining locations. You’ll be accountable for daily floor operations and overall performance across a diverse portfolio of service styles—from quick‑service and themed kiosks to fine dining, character meals, and lounges. In this role, you’ll orchestrate seamless operations while upholding the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and Guest experience, empowering your teams to deliver magic at every table.
You will report to the General Manager, Food & Beverage.
What You Will Do
Foster an environment supporting the delivery of the Five Keys (i.e., safety, courtesy, show, efficiency and inclusion) and operational excellence.
Inspire and educate leaders accountable to participate in an immersive dining experience
Develop a strategy-oriented operating plan focused on innovation and continuous improvements
Promote enhanced financial, Guest, and Cast results for your area with efficiency and optimization
Oversee budgets, labor management, and contribute to the preparation of the annual operating, 5-year, and capital plans
Lead a diversified team of leaders and hourly teams
Conduct Cast forums and act on items discussed
Collaborate with all levels in an organization
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous restaurant experience with high volume annual revenue
Previous experience in fine-dining restaurants and lounges
5 years of restaurant management experience
2 years of leadership experience managing a team of salaried leaders in a table service or quick service restaurant
Wine and spirit knowledge
Understanding of the annual operating plan process
Knowledge of industry trends and practical business application
Experience with managing a collective bargaining unit
Driver of the work with minimum supervision
Organizational, time management and follow-through skills, with strong attention to details
Mentoring skills
Experience partnering with fellow Cast Members and move the operation forward to the next level of excellence
Financial awareness of budget and daily labor costs
Preferred Qualifications
Sommelier certified
2 + years of leadership in a AAA four or five diamond rated restaurant
Multilingual skills, Creole, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese
3 + years professional experience in retail leadership
Understanding of events and daily retail operations
Preferred Education
Benefits and Perks: 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
