Job Posting Title:

Menu Development & Process Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Req ID:

10111910

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Disneyland Resort Food & Beverage has 165 unique menus, each one developed and changed independently.  The Food & Beverage Commercial Business Transformation Intern is a developmental leadership position that is an opportunity to transform and improve the menu development and production process. Including research, current state assessment, document, and will provide recommendations for improvements for the menu development and production process to allow the organization to focus time and creativity on the most valuable offering to enhance the Guest experience.  This will include documenting the process from the perspective of the Operator, Commercial Business Transformation team, and impacted Resort Partners. Providing a true perspective assessment of current state, identifying gaps and recommendations with negotiated timelines. This transformation will provide clarity to our operators and reduce organizational complexity.  This includes a data driven approach to menu change decisions through analytics and menu engineering. The recommendations will include training for the Operators so they can know what data to review in order to identify gaps and better understand the pre-process to submit sprint menu or critical menu requests.

Additional responsibilities to include partnering with internal team members that impact the menu development process.

The Food & Beverage Standards and Integration Team will focus on developing interns through developmental tasks, regular learning assessments, and dedicated mentorship. This role will prepare the interns to improve his/her knowledge of menu development for the Food & Beverage business through Key Business Drivers while maintaining strong connection to the Disney brand.

What You Will Do

Commitment to excellence, which includes interacting with Operations teams, the broader Food & Beverage team, Pricing partners and other key support partners to explore opportunities, develop processes, and resolve any issues.Developing skills to identify Key Business Drivers for menu intake and implementation processes.Partner closely and collaborate with other Commercial Business Transformation team members, and work together to improve the menu development processParticipate in departmental meetings and communicate relevant information to Cast MembersSupport local projects and monitor any potential impacts to the Guest and Cast experience.Assist in maintaining documentation.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Demonstrated leadership experience.Demonstrated professionalism and maturity in a fast paced, high-volume work environmentDemonstrated communication skills.Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making.Demonstrated strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills with attention to detail.Availability and willingness to be flexible with work schedule.Ability to handle confidential information.Experience with Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, and Outlook.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in Food & Beverage fieldKnowledge of Microsoft Suite applications inclusive of Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and OutlookPrevious experience as a Disney Cast Member

Required Education

Current seniors or recent graduates of an accredited college/university within the last six (6) months

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements: 

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney InternshipBe at least 18 years of ageHave not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

Must be at least 18 years of ageMust not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or programMust possess unrestricted work authorizationMust be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelinesThis internship is a primarily on-site position - Must be able to provide a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspaceProgram length - The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 - January 2026Work details - Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internshipMust be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internshipTransportation - Must have reliable transportation to/from workHousing - Must provide own housing for the duration internship programThe pay rate for this role in California is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Park Ops

Job Posting Primary Business:

Experience Integration (DLR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Food and Beverage Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-06