Executive Sous Chef | Multi-Outlet Luxury Kitchen

Seneca Gaming Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 66,243 - 80,964; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Gaming Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Culinary Executive Sous Chef to lead day-to-day operations across multiple outlets in a four-diamond environment. You will support the Director of Food & Beverage and elevate menus, costs, and guest experience with strategic, hands-on leadership.

The role requires five years of executive kitchen leadership at a luxury property, strong team development, HACCP/compliance knowledge, and the ability to drive performance across 100+ staff.

Qualifications

• Five years of executive-level restaurant chef leadership at a 4- or 5-Diamond luxury property.
• Experience overseeing operations across multiple outlets and 100+ culinary staff.
• Strong menu planning, cost controls, and vendor relations.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Control and analyze departmental costs across outlets to stay within budget.
• Manage food and labor costs, productivity, and inventory control.
• Develop, price, and revise menus; coordinate with F&B leaders for events.
• Ensure HACCP compliance, sanitation, safety, and staff training.

Skills

Executive leadership

Staff development

Menu planning

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Restaurant software

Job description

Seneca Gaming Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Culinary Executive Sous Chef to lead day-to-day operations across multiple outlets in a four-diamond environment. You will support the Director of Food & Beverage and elevate menus, costs, and guest experience with strategic, hands-on leadership.

The role requires five years of executive kitchen leadership at a luxury property, strong team development, HACCP/compliance knowledge, and the ability to drive performance across 100+ staff.