Sous Chef, Patina 250

Delaware North is a global, family-owned hospitality and food service company with over 100 years of history and a wide-reaching presence across iconic sports arenas, national parks, casinos, and hotels. Known for delivering great experiences in great places, Delaware North invests in the professional and personal growth of its diverse workforce. The Patina Group, a prestigious subsidiary of Delaware North, operates restaurants and food service venues with a focus on quality, creativity, and exceptional guest experiences. One such venue is Patina 250, located inside The Westin Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. This restaurant offers a refined and welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy an array of fresh, thoughtfully prepared dishes highlighting the authentic flavors of Western New York, paired with a warm and artistic ambiance featuring local artwork and modern design elements.

Delaware North’s Patina Group is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the culinary team at Patina 250. This full-time position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $62,354 to $66,800 annually, along with an attractive bonus plan that rewards individual, company, and location performance or an uncapped sales incentive plan based on role. The Sous Chef will be a key player in supporting the Executive Chef by managing high-volume kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality, and inspiring the culinary team to achieve excellence through proper techniques and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of culinary management experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preferably with banquet or catering exposure. With strong leadership capabilities, the Sous Chef will take charge of supervising, training, and mentoring kitchen staff to foster a cohesive, motivated team. They will also assist in menu design, recipe development, and ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. Operational responsibilities include food and labor cost management, inventory oversight, ordering logistics, and maintaining an organized workspace that complies with all health regulations.

Working at Patina 250 means being part of a dynamic environment that values creativity and quality. The Sous Chef must possess exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and recipe accuracy while being familiar with cost control, computer systems like Word and Excel, and certification standards such as ServSafe and Food Safety Handler. Candidates must be prepared for a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, holidays, weekends, on-call shifts, and special events.

At Delaware North, employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports their well-being and growth. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and generous discounts at company hotels and resorts. The company prides itself on inclusivity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to contribute to shaping the future of hospitality.