The opportunity

Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group is seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Stella 34 in New York, New York. Located in the heart of Manhattan, Stella 34 is known for its elegant Italian fare, featuring creative wood-fired pizzas and house-made pastas, all rooted in the rich traditions of Italian cuisine. We’re looking for a culinary leader with a strong knowledge of Italian food, including expertise in making homemade pasta and authentic pizza dough. The ideal candidate will not only bring culinary excellence to the kitchen but also demonstrate a talent for training, mentoring, and developing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and passion for food.

If you’re a visionary chef with a deep love for Italian cuisine and a drive to shape the next generation of culinary talent, apply now to join us at Stella 34.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $94,100 – $127,000 / 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 https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/>https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/

What we offer

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

What will you do?

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

More about you

Minimum three years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume industry-leading concept with culinary experience in established restaurants
Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred but not mandatory
Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of PLs 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

Shift details

Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekends
10 hour shift
12 hour shift

Publié Le 24 Avril 2025

Executive Chef

Stella 34 Trattoria