Executive Chef, Met Opera Grand Tier at Delaware North

Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group is seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at the iconic Met Opera Grand Tier in New York City. This is a unique opportunity to craft exceptional dining experiences in one of the world’s most prestigious cultural venues. We are looking for a chef with a deep understanding of classic French cooking techniques, exceptional attention to detail, and finesse in the execution of each dish. A respect for ingredients and their integrity is essential, as is the ability to create menus that are both imaginative and cohesive. Creativity is encouraged, but every dish must make sense and be executed to the highest standard.

This role involves curating and presenting tastings for high-profile clientele, requiring a confident and polished presence. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in high-end events and banquet service, along with a proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced, elevated dining environment.

If you’re a visionary chef and inspiring leader ready to take your career to the next level with a global hospitality company, we invite you to apply.

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $127,000 - $159,900 / 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

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

• 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; 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

• Minimum five years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume industry-leading concept, with 10 years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies, ideally within 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 (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

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Patina Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World®, Disneyland®, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Patina Group was recently named one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation's Restaurant News.

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!

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