Executive Chef - Lead High-Volume Upscale Kitchen

Delaware North; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Annual Bonus

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Friends & Family Discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence through exceptional food quality, innovative menu development, financial accountability, and strong team leadership.

The role requires managing high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on food safety, teaching, training, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale concept
• Culinary Art degree preferred but not mandatory
• ServSafe or food safety certifications preferred
• Strong financial acumen with P&L and budgeting understanding
• Ability to lead and develop teams across departments

Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staff training and development
• Develop recipes, portion specs, and standard preparation procedures; set purchasing specifications and budgets
• Prepare operational reports and provide recommendations for success
• Ensure compliance with company and health department policies
• Manage food cost, scheduling, inventory, and hiring/termination policies

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Budgeting & P&L

Menu development

Team coaching

Education

Culinary Arts degree (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. You will oversee all back-of-house operations, drive culinary excellence through exceptional food quality, innovative menu development, financial accountability, and strong team leadership.

The role requires managing high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on food safety, teaching, training, and professional development.