Executive Chef — High-Volume Leader & Menu Innovator

Delaware North; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus and location/

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition or certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, and manage high-volume kitchen processes while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes menu development, food safety, and strong financial stewardship with opportunities for growth and professional development within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading back-of-house in high-volume upscale concepts.
• Strong financial and budgeting knowledge, P&Ls and cost controls.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staff training and development, food production, and service execution.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specs, and standard procedures; determine purchasing specs and budget allocations.
• Prepare operational reports and highlight progress, trends, and recommendations for success.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and health regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Food safety & sanitation

Computer skills

Education

Culinary Arts Certification/Degree

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, and manage high-volume kitchen processes while mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes menu development, food safety, and strong financial stewardship with opportunities for growth and professional development within the organization.