Aulani is looking for a Banquet Chef. Do you possess a refined palate and passion for the culinary arts? Do people describe you as a foodie fanatic and a fearless finesser of any ingredient you touch? Are you a leader, not a manager, and naturally gain the respect of those who report to you by supporting, listening, motivating, and delivering results?

This position reports to Scott Toner, Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, ongoing development, support and motivation to salaried and hourly direct reports, creating a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability that meets or exceeds business expectations
• Ensure high quality Guest service & food quality standards within Banquets, the Cast Cafeteria and the Main Kitchen operations through coaching and accountability measures
• Foster an environment that promotes creativity and innovation and one that welcomes and embraces change
• Interview, hire, schedule and coach Cast Members on assigned teams
• Execution of all menu categories and specific recipes for each menu item including costing, timing, quality, temperature, portion and presentation
• Be knowledgeable and able to communicate directly with guests that have special allergies or dietary restrictions
• Ensure safety and sanitation levels are upheld in accordance with the State of Hawaii and WDP&R standards and regulations
• Effectively manage food and labor-related costs, while minimizing food waste in inefficiency
• Design creative and well-balanced menu/product offerings in Banquets, providing clients with a variety of selections and opportunities for customization
• Develop and nurture relationships and partnerships with the Front of the House Banquets team and other Resort partners and vendors to provide the most optimal results

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of culinary management experience
• Demonstrated ability to create customized menus, ensuring that the options are well-balanced friendly for the environment
• Experience in all service styles within Banquets & Restaurants, including formal table service to quick-service
• Understand and demonstrate fundamentals of cooking
• Demonstrated good organizational and time management skills
• Proven computer skills in Word and Excel
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills; able to articulate thoughts
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a diverse team
• Ability to develop, motivate, mentor and coach cast members
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to build relationships within the Resort
• High school degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts
• Demonstrated experience in developing annual operating plans
• Attained Food Safety Certification
• Knowledgeable of industry trends and practical business applications
• Current or previous Culinary experience in Hawaii
• Able to read and analyze a profit/loss statement

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/aulani-benefits