Patina Restaurant Group is excited to announce the upcoming opening of a Neapolitan inspired Italian restaurant in Buffalo NY. The highly anticipated restaurant is set to open in the spring of 2016, and will be Patina Group’s first restaurant to take part in the Buffalo culinary scene. The Southern Italian concept will feature authentic handcrafted Neapolitan pizzas fired in wood burning ovens in addition to traditional Italian specialties. The restaurant will be located within the new Delaware North Headquarters. The Chef will be responsible for providing food for the restaurant, catering and room service.
The ideal candidate will have a solid culinary background; possessing solid food and facility knowledge as well as a passion for creating remarkable cuisine.
- Ideal candidates will be personable, great leaders, creative and well organized.
- Ability to maintain our high standards of quality and guest satisfaction.¿¿
- Back of house management duties will include: Ordering and receiving, quality-control checks for all food and supplies delivered.
- A working knowledge of all kitchen machinery in order to ensure that all equipment is running properly at all times.
- This person should be a team player with excellent communication skills as they will play a supervisory/management role among back of house staff.
- Responsibilities also include managing cash flow, maintaining all health code and food safety regulations and abiding by all labor laws.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive Chef¿
- Experience as a Chef in an upscale Italian restaurant with a similar capacity
- Openness and willingness to learn new techniques
- Clean work habits with great attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast paced and demanding environment while maintaining calmness, composure¿and a sense of humor
- Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations while maintaining the highest quality of product and other¿established standards
- Proven ability to lead a staff and positively influence employee behavior
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication
- Must have flexibility with schedule requirements
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
- Culinary degree preferred but not required
- Basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel
Patina Restaurant Group was founded on the belief that culinary excellence is an art form, per se . Museums, cultural centers and art-filled landmark locations provide the ideal environments for experiencing this level of quality and service. Famed restaurateur Nick Valenti and Master Chef Joachim Splichal realized their shared vision for a truly bicoastal boutique restaurant and food service company with Patina Restaurant Group. Boasting approximately 60 restaurants and food service operations, Patina Restaurant Group also offers world-class dining and service for weddings, elegant catered affairs and corporate events. The union of these two legendary culinary innovators has introduced the world to a whole new echelon of personalized service and unrivaled culinary artistry. See also http://www.PatinaGroup.com
We’re looking for a highly motivated career-focused individual with the ability to exceed our guests’ expectations to become part of the winning team at the Patina Restaurant Group EOE.
We are more than just an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically celebrate the powerful and profound diversity of our team.
Delaware North Companies is one of the most-admired, privately held hospitality companies in the world. The company has more than $2.6 billion in revenues and 55,000 employees around the globe. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of the TD Garden. The company serves half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit http://www.DelawareNorth.com.
Delaware North was created in 1915 by the Jacobs Family, and is still owned by the family. Jeremy Jacobs, the company’s second CEO an Chairman, has led the company since 1968. Charles Moran Jr. is the President and Chief Operating Officer. Jerry Jacobs Jr., Lou Jacobs and Charlie Jacobs are Principals of the company.
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