Disneyland Resort Culinary Fine Dining October 2026 Hiring Events

This posting is for an in-person interview for hourly Parks Signature Fine Dining roles (Dinner Cook & Demi Chef) at our Culinary & Pastry Hiring Events on October 7th, 15th, 22nd, or 28th. If looking for a virtual interview, click here. If interested in other roles, go to Disneyland.jobs to apply.

Artists, visionaries, and storytellers - that’s the Signature Fine Dining team at the Disneyland® Resort. Join us at one of our fine dining restaurants (our award-winning Napa Rose Restaurant located inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Carthay Circle Restaurant, or Club 33) where exceptional ingredients and imaginative cuisine come together to create unforgettable dining experiences.

Napa Rose has reopened with a bold new menu and a stunningly reimagined space, continuing its legacy of redefining fine dining in California. With this exciting transformation, now is the perfect time to become part of something extraordinary!

Club 33 and Carthay Circle Restaurant are fine dining restaurants in the heart of our theme parks whose history connects to Walt himself. Club 33 is a private membership club founded by Walt Disney while Carthay Circle Restaurant is named after the theatre where Walt Disney premiered his first feature-length animated film in color, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The Disneyland® Resort invites you to be our Guest and explore exciting hourly opportunities in person at our upcoming Culinary Hiring Events: October 7th, 15th, 22nd, or 28th, 2026 from 9:00am-2:00pm. Come meet our recruitment team to learn more about our diverse teams that provide unparalleled dining experiences. If you’re passionate about fine dining culinary arts and ready to bring magic to every plate, we invite you to apply for one of our hourly fine dining roles today!

Candidates are encouraged to apply prior to the event and submit an application with a current resume (required). Please also bring a hard copy of your resume to the Hiring Event.

Hourly opportunities may include:

Full Time Parks Culinary at Carthay Circle Restaurant & Club 33:

• Dinner Cook
• Signature Restaurant Demi Chef

Event Details:

Select one of the following dates

: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM or Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM or
Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM or
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where

: Disneyland Resort Casting Center
700 West Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92802

Parking

: Team Disney Anaheim Casting Center - Visitor Lot
9051 Sky Way Anaheim, CA 92802

Directions to the Parking Lot

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If traveling West on Ball Road, turn left on Cast Place (before Disneyland Drive) and then next left. Parking attendant is on the left - let them know you are here for the Hiring Event.
If traveling East to the Casting Center, pass Disneyland Dr., and Cast Place is the next right. Then make the next left. Parking attendant is on the left - let them know you are here for the Hiring Event.

Important Event Information

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• To reduce wait time, it is strongly encouraged to apply now, by clicking on “Apply Now” below
  • Please be aware that if invited to an interview, you can only book an interview for up to 2 weeks in advance (October 22nd will become available to book on October 8th; October 28th will become available to book on October 14th)
• Attendance at the Hiring Event may take up to three hours to complete
• Walk-ins are welcome!
  • Appointments may not be guaranteed day-of based on limited availability, so please schedule your appointment as soon as possible after applying, if invited to an interview
• Appointments (pre-scheduled and walk-ins) will be scheduled for qualified candidates.
  • This event is focused on the above featured Fine Dining Culinary and Pastry opportunities. If interested in other available openings, please visit Disneyland.jobs to apply
• If you are not able to attend our in-person Hiring Events, no worries!
  • Please click the link here to apply. If selected, you will be invited to a virtual interview offered Mon-Fri from 8:00am-5:00pm
• If you are a current Cast Member, please apply internally by clicking here and be invited to attend a virtual interview offered Mon-Fri from 8:00am-5:00pm

Basic Qualifications :

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for these roles
• Passion for Culinary and delighting our Guests with food for an unforgettable Disney culinary experience!
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field/restaurants with a focus on high-volume production
• Culinary education degree or equivalent experience required with less than 2 years of experience in culinary field
• Proficient knife skills
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
• Ability to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
• Speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the kitchen are required and ability to work well under pressure
• Strong listening and organizational skills and ability to take direction
• Ability to multitask and adapt to production requirements in a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrate a desire to provide excellent guest service and be part of a team
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events

Basic Qualifications for Fine Dining Roles:

• Operate all kitchen equipment, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles
• Maintain standards and specifications related to food preparation and food handling daily, understand measurement requirements
• Uphold food safety and sanitation guidelines, including maintaining proper temperature requirements and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) procedures while understanding the science in cooking temperatures and clean kitchen equipment
• Responsible for checking and maintaining proper temperatures throughout preparation, cooling, holding, and serving of food items, including adjusting thermostat controls to regulate temperatures
• Ability to handle special dietary requests and work with Guests requiring special requests due to dietary concerns
• Observe, test, and ensure food is cooked and plated to proper standards
• Prepare, season, and cook stocks, soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in restaurants
• Able to perform line cook and pantry skills, such as roasting, baking, and broiling meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary Education Degree, Certification from CIA, or equivalent
• Basic wine knowledge
• Bilingual

Additional Information :

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am, or 5:00am. Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

After clicking “Apply Now” below, the employment application will open in a new window. Please complete ALL pages of the application by clicking “Next” on each page, then “Submit” on the final page.

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This posting is seeking candidates to fill multiple roles in California. 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.

• The pay rate for this Parks Dinner Cook role is $29.50 per hour
• The pay rate for this Parks Signature Restaurant Demi Chef role is $31.50 per hour