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 in our parks or resorts. 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. Role may also encompass retail operations.  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.

This is a Full Time position.

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
• Previous experience in quick service restaurants
• Previous experience in theme park or resort destination operations
• 5 years of restaurant management experience
• 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 experience managing a team of salaried leaders in a table service or quick service restaurant or demonstrated ability to be a leader of leaders.
• 2 + years of leadership in a AAA four or five diamond rated restaurant
• Multilingual skills, Creole, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese
• Proven ability to lead multi-unit operations
• 2 + years professional experience in retail leadership

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hotel Restaurant Management, Retail Management or similar field or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

• 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.

The hiring range for this position in Florida is $120,800.00-$161,900.00 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.