Executive Chef: Culinary Leadership & Menu Innovation

Pier House; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for restaurants and banquets. You will supervise, train and evaluate kitchen staff, ensuring timely, high-quality food production while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a proven record in menu design and recipe creation, along with strong focus on cost control, scheduling, and team leadership to deliver standout guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as Executive Chef with menu design and recipe creation track record.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local food handling and production regulations.
• High work ethic and self-initiative.
• Willing to work varying schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to ensure quality food production for restaurants and banquets.
• Schedule, evaluate and direct all kitchen personnel including utility and sanitation staff.
• Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials for kitchen operations.
• Establish and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing and production.
• Monitor sanitation, cleanliness and organization in food and beverage areas.
• Review and achieve cost goals in food cost, kitchen labor and related expenses.

Skills

Menu design

Recipe creation

Team leadership

Sanitation

Cost control

Job description

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for restaurants and banquets. You will supervise, train and evaluate kitchen staff, ensuring timely, high-quality food production while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires a proven record in menu design and recipe creation, along with strong focus on cost control, scheduling, and team leadership to deliver standout guest experiences.