Benefits Specialist

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus based on ...

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional认证 reimbur

Generous friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North in Buffalo, NY seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead Patina 250, a contemporary American restaurant inside The Westin Buffalo, delivering seasonal, elevated yet approachable cuisine.

You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, mentor a high-volume kitchen team, manage labor and costs, and partner with front-of-house leadership to create memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a managerial position in a restaurant with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume.
• ServSafe preferred but not mandatory, to be completed within 6 months of employment.
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel.
• No degree required

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and assigning tasks for service and kitchen team members, and monitoring shift responsibilities, ensuring actions are in line with company quality, sanitary, and legal standards
• Assist with team member training, monitor their performance while keeping open communication for needed corrections
• Maintain positive guest relations and high standards of service, addressing concerns and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with administrative tasks, including ordering and inventory for the bar

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York.Located within The Westin Buffalo, Patina 250 is an upscale, contemporary American restaurant offering a polished dining experience centered on seasonal ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and elevated yet approachable cuisine. Serving everything from business lunches and corporate gatherings to celebrations and special-occasion dinners, Patina 250 blends the sophistication of fine dining with the warmth and energy of a modern neighborhood restaurant.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all back-of-house operations, driving culinary excellence through exceptional food quality, innovative menu development, financial accountability, and strong team leadership. You will lead a high-performing culinary team in a dynamic, high-volume environment, ensuring consistency in execution while delivering memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations.This role is responsible for menu innovation, labor and cost management, inventory control, food safety compliance, and the development of culinary talent. The ideal candidate is a passionate and strategic leader who thrives on coaching and mentoring teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and partnering with front-of-house leadership to create an exceptional guest experience.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $62,354 - $74,600 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

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

What will you do?

• Scheduling and assigning tasks for service and kitchen team members, and monitoring shift responsibilities, ensuring actions are in line with company quality, sanitary, and legal standards
• Assist with team member training, monitor their performance while keeping open communication for needed corrections
• Maintain positive guest relations and high standards of service, addressing concerns and complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with administrative tasks, including ordering and inventory for the bar

More about you

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a managerial position in a restaurant with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume
• ServSafe preferred but not mandatory, to be completed within 6 months of employment
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel
• No degree required

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Holidays
Weekends
Events

Who we are

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.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

$ 62354 per year