Menu Development & Process Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

Job ID 10111910 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Feb. 07, 2025

Apply Now

Job Summary:

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.

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 - January 2026.

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 process
Participate in departmental meetings and communicate relevant information to Cast Members
Support 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 environment
Demonstrated 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 & Skills:

Prior experience in Food & Beverage field
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications inclusive of Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and Outlook
Previous experience as a Disney Cast Member

Education:

Junior or Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

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

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

Fully available for the duration of the internship (approximately 40 hours each week)
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Anaheim, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Please note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are invited to interview for this position.

The 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.

Apply Now

About Disneyland Resort:

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500-acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help.

Hiring Process

Where Does Your Story Begin?

Explore Disney Careers and the Life at Disney blog to learn about all the amazing opportunities waiting to be discovered at The Walt Disney Company.
Be Part of the Story

There are many different brands and businesses to explore. Once you've found the opportunity that is right for you, take the next step by completing your application.
The Next Chapter

Once you've applied, you will receive an email allowing you to access your candidate dashboard. Create your login and make sure to check your dashboard often to see your application progress.

Explore this Location Anaheim, CA

Anaheim, the home of Disneyland Resort and is at the center of family fun between Southern California theme parks and Orange County beaches, a place people go for year-round excitement and then are pleasantly surprised by the local culture and hidden gems.