Executive Chef, Leatherby's Restaurant

Delaware North; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 78,400 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and service teams at Leatherby's Restaurant in Costa Mesa, CA. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food and service while managing recipes, costs, and staffing across high-volume operations.

The position offers a base salary with an annual bonus plan and uncapped incentive opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is available, and flexibility in scheduling is required to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume concept
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience with P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and POS systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams
• 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 cost management

Budgeting

POS systems

Excel

Team training

Hiring

Education

Culinary Arts degree/certification

Tools

Invoice tracking

Labor tracking

Inventory control

POS systems

Excel

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Leatherby's Restaurant at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $78,400 - $115,000 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with up to 4% company match


• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance


• Paid vacation days and holidays


• Paid parental bonding leave


• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement


• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams


• 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

More about you

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, industry-leading concept with five years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies


• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required


• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems


• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs


• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Weekends

Who we are

Patina Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Patina Group was recently named one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation's Restaurant News.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

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