Executive Chef: Menu Design, Kitchen Team, Cost Control

remingtonhotelscareers; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hotels in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for our restaurants and banquets. You will supervise staff, design menus and recipes, manage food costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling, inventory control, and a commitment to sanitation and quality. It offers opportunities to influence guest experiences across multiple venues with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as Executive Chef with menu design and recipe creation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local food handling laws and regulations.
• High work ethic and self-initiative.
• Strong scheduling, supervision and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to ensure quality production.
• Schedule and direct kitchen personnel and enforce discipline when needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies for kitchen operations.
• Establish performance standards for food prep, purchasing and production.
• Monitor sanitation and organization in food/beverage areas.
• Review and achieve cost goals for food cost and labor.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Menu design

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Cost control

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remington Hotels in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for our restaurants and banquets. You will supervise staff, design menus and recipes, manage food costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

This role requires strong leadership, scheduling, inventory control, and a commitment to sanitation and quality. It offers opportunities to influence guest experiences across multiple venues with a competitive salary.