Catering Planning Resource Manager

As the Catering Planning Resource Manager, you will ensure that Hourly Cast Members are scheduled efficiently and effectively in order to optimize use of labor to achieve performance targets and ensuring memorable guest experience. In this fully on-site role, you will be reporting to Manager of Catering Planning & Logistics. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and regularly evaluate staffing guidelines for Catering Culinary and Stewarding hourly Cast scheduling. Partner with local areas and Workforce Management to forecast labor needs and determine deployment opportunities, both long term and short term. Lead a team of O&T Cast collecting real-time data to ensure up-to-date daily and weekly forecasts and accuracy in CMs schedules. Ensure sufficient labor resources are available to meet workload demands while maintaining profitability. Produce effective scheduling to maximize performance and meet KPI’s. Complete regular analysis of planned vs. actual hours worked and provide reporting on headcount and Full Time Equivalent levels including variance to budget. Interact and influence across the operational management teams on all matters labor planning related. Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years leadership experience. Current and Previous Disney work experience. Experience in a customer-focused environment is essential. Creativity to find solutions in new ways and enhance the Guest and Client experiences. Ability to motivate and lead a team. Ability to work in a high paced environment, driven by tight deadlines. Ability to lead in stressful situations. Ability to effectively resolve conflict. Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize work, and effectively manage time. Ability to work independently without the supervision of a manager. Ability to effectively work with cast members at all levels of the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Organization and planning skills. Strong attention to detail. Proficient operating in a Windows environment, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts, and holidays. Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of Catering, Convention, Culinary, Food & Beverage Management, or Workforce Management experience. Understanding of the Convention business. Knowledge of Walt Disney World procedures. Experience working in My Time, CDS, Jewel, GEMS, or Lightyear. Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements impacting scheduling practices and policies. Experience working in a high-volume restaurant or catering environment. Experience working with a diverse workforce. Food safety certification. Required Education High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 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 Link opens in new window (opens in new window). The hiring range for this position is $68,600 to $91,000 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. 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 Link opens in new window. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Disney