Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Delaware North; City of Dunkirk (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

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends & family discounts

Job summary

Patina 250, Buffalo, NY, by Delaware North, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary team. You will oversee back-of-house operations, train staff, develop menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences while maintaining food safety and cost controls.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years as an Executive Chef in upscale venues, with a culinary arts credential preferred. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential to succeed in this role at Patina 250.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale concept.
• Culinary Arts certificate or degree 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 and service execution.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specs, and standard procedures; manage purchasing and budget.
• Prepare operational reports and highlight progress, trends, and recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, health department rules, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of invoicing, labor tracking, scheduling, food and labor cost control, and hiring policies.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

High-volume kitchen ops

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Financial accountability

P&L understanding

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Training and development

Education

Culinary Arts certificate/degree

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Patina 250, Buffalo, NY, by Delaware North, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary team. You will oversee back-of-house operations, train staff, develop menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences while maintaining food safety and cost controls.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years as an Executive Chef in upscale venues, with a culinary arts credential preferred. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential to succeed in this role at Patina 250.