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Executive Chef, Patina 250

Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site

Senior

Overview Delaware North's Patina Group is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food…

Skills: Kitchen Leadership, Recipe Development, BOH Operations, Food Production, Budgeting

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Executive Chef, Patina 250

Delaware North

Buffalo, New York, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • professional certificate
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) With Company Match, Annual Performance Bonus, Paid Vacation Days
  • Posted 11d ago
  • Apply by Jul 16
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staff training, food production, and service execution to ensure high-quality guest experiences. Develop recipes and portion specifications while managing budgets, food costs, and health department compliance.

Requirements

Requires 2-3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in high-volume upscale concepts and a total of five years of culinary experience. Strong financial skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS systems are required.

Full job description

Overview

Delaware North's Patina Group is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.

 

If you’re an inspiring leader and innovative recipe developer looking to grow your career at a global hospitality company, apply now for this Executive Chef position.

Additional Details

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
  • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Unit Description

Patina 250 offers fresh, thoughtful, flavor-infused variations of the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant, located in The Westin Buffalo, offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates, or a full dining experience. Local artists’ work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures, and sculptural wall installation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staff training and development, food production, and service execution, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality guest experiences.
  • Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items
  • Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success
  • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards
  • Possess working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale concept with five years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies
  • Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred but not mandatory
  • ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred but not mandatory
  • Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
  • Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

This position starts at a minimum of:

Related keywords

Culinary ArtsServSafeFood Safety HandlerP&LBudgetingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookPOS SystemsHospitalityUpscale DiningCateringFood & BeverageBack-of-House

About Delaware North

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Hospitality
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Buffalo, NY
LinkedIn followers
118,007

Delaware North is a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry. The company annually serves more than a half-billion guests across three continents, including at high-profile sports venues, airports, national and state parks, restaurants, resorts, hotels and casinos. Building on more than a century of enduring partnerships and a commitment to local communities and sustainability, Delaware North’s vision is to delight guests by creating the world’s best experiences today while reimagining tomorrow.

Offices: 250 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, US

High Volume Food ServiceCateringVenue Development and ManagementLodging and Resort OperationsFull Service RestaurantsSpecialty RetailGaming and Mobile WageringExperiential OfferingsFood ManagementVenue Management
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About Delaware North

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Hospitality
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Buffalo, NY
LinkedIn followers
118,007

Delaware North is a global leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry. The company annually serves more than a half-billion guests across three continents, including at high-profile sports venues, airports, national and state parks, restaurants, resorts, hotels and casinos. Building on more than a century of enduring partnerships and a commitment to local communities and sustainability, Delaware North’s vision is to delight guests by creating the world’s best experiences today while reimagining tomorrow.

Offices: 250 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202, US

High Volume Food ServiceCateringVenue Development and ManagementLodging and Resort OperationsFull Service RestaurantsSpecialty RetailGaming and Mobile WageringExperiential OfferingsFood ManagementVenue Management
View all jobs at Delaware North

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