Delaware North

Executive Chef, Hundredfold American Brasserie

Delaware North$81K — $110K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of Executive Chef experience in upscale dining or luxury hospitality
  • Preferred degree in Culinary Arts; certifications in ServSafe
  • Strong financial acumen related to P&Ls and budgeting
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and POS systems
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for all back-of-house operations
  • Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
  • Execute and uphold culinary standards of Celebrity Chef Tim Hollingsworth
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
  • Oversee administrative functions like scheduling and inventory control
  • Partner with front-of-house leadership for seamless service

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Annual performance bonuses based on various performance metrics
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many hotels and resorts
Full Job Description
The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at Hundredfold American Brasserie, an exciting new dining destination opening this fall in Atlanta, GA. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic culinary leader to play a key role in launching the restaurant, building a high-performing culinary team, establishing operational excellence, and creating a strong kitchen culture from day one. As Hundredfold prepares to make its debut, the Executive Chef will help shape the vision, guest experience, and long-term success of one of Atlanta's newest culinary destinations.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all back-of-house operations, including culinary production, quality assurance, financial performance, inventory management, and team development. This role requires a strong focus on teaching, training, and mentoring culinary talent while driving consistency, efficiency, and exceptional execution throughout the kitchen.

If you are a passionate culinary professional with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, managing upscale dining operations, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we invite you to join a global hospitality company and help lead the continued success of Hundredfold American Brasserie.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $81,900 - $110,600 / 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/ .

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?
  • Provide strategic leadership for all back-of-house operations, overseeing culinary production, food quality, sanitation, inventory management, and service execution to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
  • Recruit, develop, and inspire high-performing culinary teams through hands-on coaching, training, mentoring, and performance management, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and excellence.
    Execute and uphold the culinary vision, standards, and recipes of Celebrity Chef Tim Hollingsworth, ensuring consistency, quality, creativity, and authenticity across all menu offerings.
  • Ensure full compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, health department requirements, and sanitation standards, maintaining a safe and well-managed culinary operation.
  • Oversee all administrative and operational functions of the kitchen, including invoice processing, scheduling, labor tracking, food and labor cost management, inventory control, purchasing, and workforce planning.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, employee development, coaching, corrective action, and performance reviews to build and retain a strong, engaged culinary team.
  • Partner closely with front-of-house leadership and key stakeholders to deliver seamless service, operational alignment, and an elevated guest experience.


More about you
  • Minimum 2-3 years of Executive Chef experience in an upscale fine dining, luxury hospitality, or high-end American brasserie environment.
  • Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred but not mandatory; ServSafe Manager and Food Handler certifications preferred but not mandatory; to be completed within a period of time
  • 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


Shift details

Days
Holidays
Evenings as needed
Weekends
10hr shift

About Delaware North

Delaware North is a global hospitality and entertainment company founded in 1915 by Marvin Jacobs. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, and operates in the lodging, sporting, airport, gaming, and entertainment industries. Delaware North has operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The company is privately held and has been owned by the Jacobs family since its inception. Delaware North is known for its high-quality food and beverage services and has partnerships with several professional sports teams and venues. The company is also involved in several philanthropic initiatives, including the creation of the Parks and Resorts division, which operates several national parks and resorts in the United States.
Learn more about Delaware North
Size
55,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1915

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