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Sous Chef (Fine Dining - Club 33) at Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort Anaheim, CA

Job Description

As a Sous Chef, you will cook at the highest level as well as lead a culinary team for our Signature Restaurants. In this role, you continually exemplify leadership, development, support and motivation to direct reports; creating a vibrant, positive environment that encourages excellence. You will work well with our front-of-the-house partners to create a collaborative environment; inspiring creativity, teamwork, and ownership required to achieve excellent execution of fine dining for one of our Signature Restaurants.

The Signature Restaurants currently include Napa Rose, Carthay Circle, Club 33 and 21 Royal.

You Will/Responsibilities
  • Expertise in all aspects of Culinary Arts, such as butchery, saucier, pastry and modern techniques

  • Superior knowledge in different cuisine styles, such as French, Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean, American regional and Asian

  • The ability to strategically and thoughtfully write and implement seasonally inspired menus

  • Build Teams through trust, collaboration, and education.

  • Effectively communicate the vision of Signature Restaurants

  • Manage cost: Food cost, kitchen labor, etc

  • Able to cultivate and foster strong relationships with fellow Artisans, Farmers, Fishmongers, Ranchers and Foragers

You Have/Basic Qualifications
  • 5 plus years of Culinary Management experience in a fine dining environment

  • Strong written/communication skills

  • Computer skills, especially with Excel

  • Understanding of cost and ability to take ownership of restaurant operations

  • Strong kitchen, organizational, and time management skills

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with variable shifts and days off in a rapidly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Superior knowledge of quality ingredients and how to execute fine dining

  • Understanding of Wine pairing and service trends

  • Understanding of Nutrition and dietary preferences

  • Understanding of guest service with possible experience as a bartender and/or server

  • Higher level education

Required Education
  • Associate's Degree in culinary arts or equivalent work experience

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


The hiring range for this position in California is $85,000 - $106,400 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.

Typical mid-level pay: $61k for Chefs and Head Cooks nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$61k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$36k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

Senior roles pay 61% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Growth + pay upside

Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

+7%
10yr growth
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024