Executive Chef - High-Volume Upscale Dining Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Patina 250, part of Delaware North, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at their Buffalo, NY location. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, and manage high-volume kitchen activities with a focus on quality and safety.

The role emphasizes menu development, cost control, training, and professional growth, ensuring memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations. A strategic leader who can collaborate across departments is ideal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale concept.
• Five years’ culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies.
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred but not mandatory.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong financial and computer skills; knowledge of P&Ls and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staff training and development, food production, and service execution, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality guest experiences.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards.
• Possess working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Staff training

Financial acumen

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe

Food Safety Handler

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Invoice tracking

Job description

Patina 250, part of Delaware North, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at their Buffalo, NY location. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, and manage high-volume kitchen activities with a focus on quality and safety.

The role emphasizes menu development, cost control, training, and professional growth, ensuring memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations. A strategic leader who can collaborate across departments is ideal.