Hotel Operations (Rooms & Related) - Leadership Internship (CA), Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10099380 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Sep. 04, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort Operations Leadership Intern is a developmental leadership position that is responsible for active day-to-day management of Cast and location performance that help exceed guest expectations at one of its three hotels at the Disneyland® Resort. The areas of development in this internship will include a rotation as a frontline leader of Front Office, Bell Services/Valet & Housekeeping.
The Hotel Operations team will focus on developing interns into future leaders in our organization through developmental tasks, regular learning assessments, and dedicated mentorship. This role will prepare the interns to improve Guest service standards, recognize/coach Cast behaviors, and manages the business through Key Business Drivers while maintaining strong connection to the Disney brand.
Interns who successfully complete this six-month internship will be given priority consideration for placement into leadership opportunities OR for invited to participate in the next Leadership Development Program, with the intent to extend a regular offer forthcoming post-graduation.
What You Will Do
- Dedication to excellence and working in the operation daily, which includes interacting with Guests and Cast Members and resolving any issues
- Recognize Cast and hold them accountable for delivering excellence in our Five Keys: safety, courtesy, show, efficiency, and inclusion.
- Developing skills to identify Key Business Drivers for Hotel Operations
- Partner closely and collaborate with other leadership teams due to shared Cast base, and work together to drive and deliver daily results
- 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
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proven leadership experience (school, community, volunteer, sports, etc.)
- Proven professionalism and maturity in a fast paced, high volume work environment
- Demonstrated operational guest service experience and guest service 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, including weekends, variable shifts and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in hospitality/tourism field
- Bilingual skills
Education
- You’ll be an undergraduate or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism or other related fields
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 Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- Must be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
- This internship is a primarily on-site position - Must be able to provide a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
- Program length - The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025
- Work details - Must be able to work FULL TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) for the duration of the internship
- Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Transportation - Must have reliable transportation to/from work
- Housing - Must provide own housing for the duration internship program
Recommendation – Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
The pay rate for this internship in CA is $1,280 per week. 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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.
