Proprietor, Food & Beverage

About the Role

Visualize working where your workplace is spread across some of the most renowned dining venues at Walt Disney World, each enriched by immersive storytelling, exacting attention to detail, and exceptional Guest service. Are you driven by growing leadership capabilities, reinforcing team efforts, and delivering significant business outcomes? If encouraging others to maximize their talents while ensuring remarkable Guest experiences appeals to you, the Food & Beverage Proprietor position may be an excellent career advancement.

As a Food & Beverage Proprietor, you will lead strategic and day-to-day operations over multiple bustling dining sites within the parks or resorts. You'll manage daily floor activities and overall performances of a varied selection of service formats ranging from rapid service and themed kiosks to fine dining, character-driven meals, and lounges; retail operations might also be included. Your role will be to synchronize smooth functioning while maintaining top-tier food quality, presentation, and Guest satisfaction, enabling your teams to bring magic to every dining experience.

This position is full-time and reports directly to the General Manager of Food & Beverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate a setting that upholds the Five Keys—safety, courtesy, show, efficiency, and inclusion—along with operational superiority.
• Motivate and train leaders committed to creating immersive dining experiences.
• Formulate strategic operational plans emphasizing innovation and ongoing enhancements.
• Drive improved financial results, Guest satisfaction, and Cast member performance through operational efficiency.
• Supervise budgeting, labor management, and contribute to annual operating, five-year, and capital planning.
• Lead a diverse group of leaders and hourly associates.
• Facilitate Cast member forums and address discussed topics.
• Work collaboratively across organizational tiers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in managing high-revenue restaurant operations.
• Background in fine dining establishments and lounge management.
• Experience in quick-service restaurant settings.
• Familiarity with theme park or resort destination operational environments.
• At least five years of restaurant management experience.
• Knowledge of wines and spirits.
• Understanding of the annual operating plan process.
• Awareness of industry trends and practical business applications.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with effective time management and follow-through.
• Mentoring capability.
• Proven teamwork and partnership skills to advance operations.
• Financial acumen regarding budget control and labor cost management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sommelier certification.
• At least two years leading salaried teams in table or quick service restaurants or demonstrated leadership over leaders.
• Experience exceeding two years in managing AAA four- or five-diamond rated restaurants.
• Multilingual abilities including Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, or Vietnamese.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead multi-unit restaurant operations.
• Two or more years in professional retail leadership roles.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hotel Restaurant Management, Retail Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Additional Information

• Disney provides a comprehensive rewards package, featuring health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and unique perks exclusive to the company.
• The compensation range for this position in Florida spans from $120,800 to $161,900 annually, where the offered salary considers internal equity, geographic location, expertise, skills, and experience. Candidates may also receive bonuses and/or long-term incentives alongside extensive medical, financial, and other benefits tailored to their role and level.