Pastry Chef​/Head Baker

At the Disneyland® Resort, our Pastry teams are more than chefs, they’re artists, visionaries, and storytellers. Join us at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Bakeshop where exceptional ingredients and imaginative cuisine come together to create unforgettable dining experiences!

Our Bakeshop at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa supports our hotel banquet special events and an award-winning fine dining restaurant, Napa Rose. Napa Rose will unveil a bold new menu and a stunningly reimagined space, continuing its legacy of redefining fine dining in California. With this exciting transformation planned to reopen in early 2026, now is the perfect time to become part of something extraordinary!

Working at Disney offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Collaborate with renowned Disney Pastry Chefs in a dynamic, lively, and high-volume environment that celebrates innovation and excellence, including on various specialty showpieces like our larger-than-life gingerbread houses.

If you’re passionate about Pastry, culinary arts, and ready to bring magic to every plate, we invite you to apply for our hourly Pastry Chef/Head Baker role today!

Candidates should apply with a current resume (required)
and pastry photos.

• You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for these roles
• Passion for Pastry & Baking and delighting our Guests with food for an unforgettable Disney culinary experience!
• Strong experience with cakes, plated desserts, and working in a banquet and restaurant environment
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in culinary field/restaurants, or culinary degree and equivalent experience with a focus on high-volume production
• Knowledge of culinary techniques and terminology
• Ability to follow and understand recipes in a mass volume environment
• Strong organizational skills, working with speed, accuracy, and efficiency in the kitchen to multi-task and work in a high-volume environment
• Strong listening skills and ability to take direction
• Strong piping skills
• 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

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.

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Ready to learn more about the exciting Culinary opportunities at the Disneyland Resort? Watch our Virtual Culinary Webinar and hear directly from our chefs and discover all the possibilities a career with Disney Culinary could provide. Learn about the variety of experiences and cuisines our teams bring to life! To watch the recording, .

The pay rate for this role in California is $29.00 per hour.

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: