Delaware North

Executive Chef, Met Opera Grand Tier

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $127,000.00 - $159,900.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Annual performance bonus
paid vacation days
Paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
tuition and professional certification reimbursement
Friends-and-family discounts

Job Description

Delaware North's Patina Group is a distinguished leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, known for operating renowned restaurants and managing food service operations at some of the most iconic venues across the United States. These include prestigious locations such as Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and notably, The Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Recognized as one of America’s Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation’s Restaurant News, Patina Group sets the standard for excellence in culinary arts and hospitality.

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Job Requirements

  • Minimum five years’ experience as an executive chef in a high-volume industry-leading concept
  • ten years’ culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies, ideally in New York City
  • certificate or degree in culinary arts preferred
  • ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred but not mandatory
  • strong financial and computer skills
  • experience with P&Ls and budgeting
  • knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • experience with POS systems
  • ability to work a flexible schedule
  • proven leadership skills

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum five years’ experience as an executive chef in a high-volume industry-leading concept
  • ten years’ culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies, ideally in New York City
  • certificate or degree in culinary arts preferred
  • 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 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems
  • proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance
  • ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs

Job Duties

  • 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 highlighting 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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