Executive Chef, Patina 250

Delaware North; Buffalo (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 & holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition or certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

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

The role requires overseeing high-volume kitchen operations, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in high-volume, upscale concepts.
• Experience managing large teams in established restaurant operations.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house operations, staff training, and service execution to ensure excellence.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specs, and standard prep procedures; manage purchasing and budgeting.
• Prepare operational reports and monitor trends to drive success.
• Ensure compliance with company and health department policies and standards.
• Lead hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting / P&L

Team leadership

Staff training

Operations management

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary Arts degree/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS systems

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Patina 250 in Buffalo, New York. As Executive Chef, you will oversee all back-of-house operations, driving culinary excellence through exceptional food quality, innovative menu development, financial accountability, and strong team leadership. This role is responsible for managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in execution, and fostering a culture of teaching, training, and professional development. The ideal candidate is a passionate and strategic leader who can inspire teams, collaborate across departments, maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation, and deliver memorable dining experiences that exceed guest expectations.

If you are committed to culinary innovation, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $92,200 - $116,100 / 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?

• Oversee all back-of-house operations, including staff training and development, food production, and service execution, ensuring operational excellence and high-quality guest experiences.
• 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 2-3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale concept with five years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred but not mandatory
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred but not mandatory
• 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
Holidays
Weekends
Events

Who we are

Patina 250 offers fresh, thoughtful, flavor-infused variations of the authentic tastes of Western New York. The restaurant, located in The Westin Buffalo, offers a refined, welcoming atmosphere to enjoy drinks, shared plates, or a full dining experience. Local artists’ work contributes to the modern mood with paintings, elaborate light fixtures, and sculptural wall installation.

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!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.