Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Excellence & Innovation

Delaware North; City of Niagara Falls (NY); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Zusammenfassung

Delaware North's Patina Group seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY, located inside The Westin Buffalo. The role centers on seasonal, refined American cuisine, guest-focused service, and a collaborative kitchen culture.

The Executive Chef will oversee all back‑of‑house operations, drive menu innovation, manage labor and costs, ensure food safety, and mentor a high-performance team in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum two years’ experience in a managerial position in a restaurant with a similar style of dining, capacity, and volume.
• ServSafe preferred but not mandatory, to be completed within 6 months of employment
• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel
• No degree required

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Leadership

People management

Team training

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

Delaware North's Patina Group seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY, located inside The Westin Buffalo. The role centers on seasonal, refined American cuisine, guest-focused service, and a collaborative kitchen culture.

The Executive Chef will oversee all back‑of‑house operations, drive menu innovation, manage labor and costs, ensure food safety, and mentor a high-performance team in a fast-paced setting.