Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Team in Upscale Dining

Delaware North; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; 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 and/or professional certifi c. 

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY, inside The Westin Buffalo. This upscale, contemporary American restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and an energetic but welcoming dining experience.

You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, manage labor and costs, ensure food safety, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced setting, delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and assigning tasks for service and kitchen team members, 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

Managerial experience

ServSafe (preferred)

Microsoft Office

No degree required

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, NY, inside The Westin Buffalo. This upscale, contemporary American restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and an energetic but welcoming dining experience.

You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence, manage labor and costs, ensure food safety, and mentor a high-performing team in a fast-paced setting, delivering