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Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to join our team at Lincoln Ristorante in New York, New York. As an Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for managing high-volume kitchen operations and ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and menu development. This role requires a dynamic leader who can manage, inspire, and develop the kitchen team, collaborate with other departments, and maintain an organized, efficient, and sanitary workspace. If you have a commitment to culinary excellence, creativity, and dedication to an elevated guest experience, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $88,200 - $111,200 / 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/.

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

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily supervision and production of all operations and events, ensuring adherence to recipe standards and high-quality food preparation
• Showcase culinary expertise and refined cooking technique, style, and taste
• Hire, train, and mentor team members, creating a cohesive work environment
• Oversee budget management, monitor food and labor costs, manage staffing levels, and ensure efficient inventory control, ordering, and receiving processes
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

• Minimum of 3 years of previous culinary management experience in upscale high-volume food and beverage operation
• Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence, with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team
• Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation
• Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels
• Experience with butchering techniques, meat fabrication, and fish processing in a professional kitchen environment.
• Possess hands-on experience with extruded and sheeted pasta production, including dough preparation, shaping, and quality control.

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Lincoln Ristorante offers an elevated Italian dining experience in the heart of New York City, blending contemporary sophistication with authentic culinary traditions. The restaurant emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, and time-honored techniques to create dishes that celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine. Guests are welcomed into a warm, elegant setting featuring sleek design and stunning views, complemented by attentive, thoughtful service.

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!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.