Executive Chef: High-Volume, Upscale Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition/certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Patina 250, part of Delaware North, seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary team in Buffalo, NY. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, and mentor staff to deliver memorable dining experiences.

The role emphasizes menu development, financial accountability, and cross-department collaboration, with focus on early-stage training and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ Executive Chef experience in high-volume upscale concept.
• Five years of culinary experience in established restaurants and catering.
• Cert or degree in Culinary Arts preferred but not mandatory.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staff training and development.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portions, and standard preparation procedures; manage purchasing specs and budgets.
• Prepare operational reports and provide recommendations for success.
• Maintain compliance with company and health department policies.
• Knowledge of invoicing, labor tracking, scheduling, food and labor cost management, inventory, hiring policies.

Skills

Executive Chef exp

Leadership

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patina 250, part of Delaware North, seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary team in Buffalo, NY. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, and mentor staff to deliver memorable dining experiences.

The role emphasizes menu development, financial accountability, and cross-department collaboration, with focus on early-stage training and adherence to safety standards.