Disney World Swan & Dolphin Promotes Devin Queen to Executive Chef
It’s no secret that Disney World is home to some pretty incredible food.
From Michelin-starred cuisine at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the fabulous festival fare you’ll find over at EPCOT, there’s certainly no shortage of delicious food and drink.
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But behind every one of those fantastic meals and yummy snacks is a talented Disney World chef who made the magic happen!
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We always love hearing about Disney World’s amazing chefs, so we were super pumped to hear the latest news: this week, the Disney World Swan and Dolphin promoted Chef Devin Queen to Executive Chef!
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Wondering what that means for your next culinary endeavor in Disney World? Let’s check it out!
Devin Queen Promoted to Executive Chef
In case you were wondering, Executive Chefs are a pretty big deal. They’re responsible for everything that goes on in the kitchen — from menu planning and food sourcing to how it’s all prepared and served to guests.
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As such, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin did NOT take it lightly when they named Devin Queen as the resort’s new executive chef this week!
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With over 24 years with Marriott under his belt, Chef Queen is certainly a master of his craft. He previously served as Sous Chef — and later as Restaurant Chef — at the Swan and Dolphin’s popular Shula’s Steak House.
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Later, Queen became the opening chef for Il Mulino restaurant, before moving on to a new role as the hotel’s complex banquet chef.
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Now, Devin Queen is assuming the role of Executive Chef, where he intends to focus on “collaborating with his team, satisfying guests, and giving mutual respect to his colleagues.”
“This is an enormous role where you want to exceed,” he said, “My goal is to succeed while staying grounded at the same time.”
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We can’t wait to see what Executive Chef Devin Queen has up his sleeve!
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