The Opportunity Arthur & Sons Steak is the newest concept from Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori
- opening at Downtown Disney in Anaheim.
Named for his father, Arthur Isidori, who was a butcher and restaurateur, the concept is a deeply personal one: a classic American steakhouse filtered through the Italian-American culinary culture Isidori grew up in. Think prime cuts, bold bourbon cocktails, and the kind of warmth that comes from food rooted in family. Chef Isidori is a Michelin-starred culinary force with multiple Food Network appearances including Iron Chef America and Beat Bobby Flay. This is not a celebrity vanity project. Isidori builds real restaurants, and he builds real teams. As Head Chef, you own the kitchen. You will build the BOH team from scratch, execute Chef Isidori's vision on every plate, and set the standard the rest of the kitchen holds to. If you want to run a Michelin-caliber steakhouse kitchen at a landmark opening, this is the job. What You'll Do Own all back-of-house operations at a high-volume, high-profile steakhouse in Downtown Disney. Execute and protect Chef Isidori's culinary vision
- menu execution, specials, and seasonal development. Build, lead, and develop the full kitchen team, from Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs down to prep and dish. Own butchery and protein program standards
- grading, aging, fabrication, yield, and portioning. Hold the standard on food quality, consistency, and presentation every single shift. Own the kitchen P&L
- food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, waste, and variance reporting.
Build vendor relationships and source at the quality level the concept demands.
Drive pre-opening execution:
hiring, recipe rollout, station buildout, and BOH training. Maintain full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and Disney partner standards. What We're Looking For 5+ years as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or senior CDC in a high-volume, full-service environment. Steakhouse or fine dining experience strongly preferred, with real command of proteins and butchery. A proven leader who develops people, not just plates. Strong financial acumen
- food cost, labor, budgets, purchasing, and variance reporting. Strong command of inventory, yield, and waste control. Experience opening a concept strongly preferred. ServSafe certified or ability to obtain certification. Someone who takes ownership, holds the line on standards, and doesn't need to be managed. What We Offer $85,000
- $100,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunities. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 401(k), paid time off, and employee discounts. Disney theme park perks
- one of the most sought-after benefits in the region.
The chance to work directly with a Michelin-starred chef at a landmark opening. The opportunity to build a kitchen team and a culture from the ground up.
Schedule:
Full-time. Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays. 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts based on business needs. This is a high-volume opening in a Disney partnership environment
- flexibility is required and respected.
Pay:
$85,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person