Executive Chef | High-Volume Fine Dining Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation

Parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Staff discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY, located inside The Westin Buffalo. This role oversees all back-of-house operations, drives culinary excellence, and develops menus in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, vision, and a collaborative approach to partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ managerial experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• 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

Management experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

No degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delaware North's Patina Group seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY, located inside The Westin Buffalo. This role oversees all back-of-house operations, drives culinary excellence, and develops menus in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, vision, and a collaborative approach to partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver memorable dining experiences.